Back to glossary listing P Pelagic: Refers to the plants and animals that live in the water column or in the open waters of the ocean rather than the ocean floor (see benthic ).
(the plants and animals; live; L:in the water column or in the open waters of the ocean rather than the ocean floor (see benthic)
the plants and animals
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L:in the water column or in the open waters of the ocean rather than the ocean floor (see benthic