Most Biological Productivity in the Ocean Occurs in the Euphotic

question 42

True/False

Most biological productivity in the ocean occurs in the euphotic zone.

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Definitions:

Umbilicus

also known as the navel or belly button, is the scar on the abdomen resulting from the detachment of the umbilical cord following birth.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, between the endoderm and ectoderm, which develops into muscles, bones, and circulatory systems.

Cell Differentiation

The process by which a cell changes from one cell type to another, usually from a less specialized to a more specialized form.

Fertilization

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) join to form a new cell that will develop into an embryo.