Which ocean depth has some illumination but not enough for plant photosynthesis?

mesopelagic zone

bathypelagic zone

abyssopelagic zone

epipelagic zone

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The ocean depth that has some illumination but not enough for plant photosynthesis is the mesopelagic zone. This zone typically extends from about 200 meters to 1,000 meters below the surface and receives limited light, which is insufficient for photosynthesis to occur.

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