what are unique characteristics of the marine biome neritic?

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Biomes are groups of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.Several of these biomes have sub-biomes, as well. While each of these biomes contain ecosystems that share common characteristics, they also contain areas that are unique and geographically isolated from each other.

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what are unique characteristics of the marine biome neritic?

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The marine biome is divided into distinct areas both horizontally and vertically. The horizontal divisions include (in order) the inter tidal zone, neritic zone, and oceanic zone. The vertical divisions are: the photic zone ( 0- 200 M), The aphotic zone (200-6,000 M). The benthic zone or sea floor, extends from the neritic zone to the lower depths of the ocean or abyssal zone. This zone contains a tremendous amount of nutrients from aquatic life that died and filtered down. The pelagic zone (all water) is a vertical designation ranging from the sea surface to the abyssal zone. Let's examine these areas more closely. Intertidal Zone: This area is the beach with its sand and wave action though some are very rocky and void of sand. It is a harsh environment to live in and is under constant change. The tide plays an important role in how plants and animals survive in this area. Few plants are found in this area due to tidal action. Animals are mostly burrowers and filter feeders. Neritic Zone: In tropical areas coral reefs are found in this area immediately after the intertidal zone. Since coral and algae form a mutualistic relationship by having the algae provide them with the by products of photosynthesis and they in turn provide them shelter and support. Pelagic zone: This area is considered the open ocean. It is vast and contains very little nutrients. Phytoplankton are abundant here and produce most of the world's oxygen. Zooplankton (small arthropods, copopods, jellyfish, etc.) are also found here. In the deeper areas of the ocean animals called nekton are found. These squid, sea mammals, fish, and reptiles swim freely to find food.

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The neritic zone is one of the three major kinds of ocean habitats. It is the area of the ocean that lies along the coasts of continents and islands, less than 300 meters below the surface. The neritic zone is occupied by a large number of species. It is thought that because the intertidal part of the neritic zone is so close to the land, it must have been home for the ancestors of today’s terrestrial organisms. This part of the zone is often exposed to air, and organisms that live there have adapted by having waterproof types of skin or developing certain living habits that protect them from the air when the tide is out.
Nutrients in this zone are abundant, and the area has become the site of the world’s greatest fisheries. Unfortunately, this resource has been over-exploited in many areas, including in Chesapeake Bay. Other organisms in the neritic zone include oysters, coral animals, algae, and unicellular organisms known as dinoflagellates.

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Neritic Zone