The twilight (dimly lit) zone of the sea is the
A)euphotic zone.
B)abyssal zone.
C)bathyal zone.
D)coastal zone.
E)benthic zone.

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The bathyal zone is the area of the sea between the continental slope and the abyssal plain, typically at depths of 200-4,000 meters. This zone is also often referred to as the "twilight zone" due to the dimly lit conditions caused by limited sunlight penetration.

The Twilight (Dimly Lit) Zone of the Sea Is the