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2 complete the table: the \pelagic\ layers
| zone name | depth range | light level (high/low/none) | one major characteristic |
| epipelagic | | | |
| mesopelagic | | | |
| bathypelagic | | | |
| abyssopelagic | | | |

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# Brief Explanations:
Each pelagic layer has defined depth ranges, light availability, and key traits based on marine biology principles. The epipelagic is the sunlit surface zone, mesopelagic is the dim twilight zone, bathypelagic is the dark mid-deep zone, and abyssopelagic is the deep, cold abyssal zone.
# Answer:
| Zone Name       | Depth Range       | Light Level (High/Low/None) | One Major Characteristic |
|-----------------|-------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Epipelagic      | 0–200 m           | High                         | Supports most marine photosynthesis; home to phytoplankton and surface-dwelling fish |
| Mesopelagic     | 200–1000 m        | Low                          | Known as the "twilight zone"; contains bioluminescent organisms |
| Bathypelagic    | 1000–4000 m       | None                         | Constant cold temperatures (~2-4°C); dominated by scavengers and predators |
| Abyssopelagic   | 4000–6000 m       | None                         | High water pressure; soft, sediment-covered seafloor; sparse, specialized organisms |

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zone name	depth range	light level (high/low/none)	one major characteristic
epipelagic
mesopelagic
bathypelagic
abyssopelagic

Zone Name	Depth Range	Light Level (High/Low/None)	One Major Characteristic
Mesopelagic	200–1000 m	Low	Known as the "twilight zone"; contains bioluminescent organisms
Bathypelagic	1000–4000 m	None	Constant cold temperatures (~2-4°C); dominated by scavengers and predators
Abyssopelagic	4000–6000 m	None	High water pressure; soft, sediment-covered seafloor; sparse, specialized organisms