Thermocline
noun
A layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, often separating warmer surface water from colder deep water.
The thermocline in the lake is found at about 15 meters below the surface.
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Neutral
temperature gradient, aquatic layer, thermal stratification
noun
The area within a body of water that serves as a barrier for temperature, impacting the dispersal of marine organisms.
The thermocline affects how oxygen levels vary throughout the lake.
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Technical
marine biology, ecological zones, water circulation
noun
A layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, often separating warmer surface water from colder deep water.
The thermocline in the lake is found at about 15 meters below the surface.
Usage tips
Neutral
temperature gradient, aquatic layer, thermal stratification
noun
The area within a body of water that serves as a barrier for temperature, impacting the dispersal of marine organisms.
The thermocline affects how oxygen levels vary throughout the lake.
Usage tips
Technical
marine biology, ecological zones, water circulation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Layers
Thermoclines are crucial in studying layered water bodies
In large lakes, the thermocline is distinct.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact on Marine Life
Various aquatic species thrive in the warmer layers above the thermocline
Fish often migrate to the thermocline for feeding.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Changes
Thermoclines vary seasonally, affecting water mixing
In summer, a strong thermocline limits nutrient flow.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Layers
Thermoclines are crucial in studying layered water bodies
In large lakes, the thermocline is distinct.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact on Marine Life
Various aquatic species thrive in the warmer layers above the thermocline
Fish often migrate to the thermocline for feeding.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Changes
Thermoclines vary seasonally, affecting water mixing
In summer, a strong thermocline limits nutrient flow.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Layers
Thermoclines are crucial in studying layered water bodies
In large lakes, the thermocline is distinct.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact on Marine Life
Various aquatic species thrive in the warmer layers above the thermocline
Fish often migrate to the thermocline for feeding.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Changes
Thermoclines vary seasonally, affecting water mixing
In summer, a strong thermocline limits nutrient flow.
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