Bathic

/ˈbæθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to depth, especially the deep ocean; or relating to bathing and baths.

Etymology

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. This scientific term is primarily used in oceanography and marine biology to describe deep-sea environments and organisms.

Kelly Says

The bathic zone is where sunlight never reaches and creatures have evolved wild adaptations—anglerfish with headlights, squid that glow, and fish that can survive crushing pressure!

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