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The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternatively exposed to air and immersed in water is called:

Based upon the availability of light, aquatic habitat is categorised into four zones- littoral zone, pelagic zone, lentic zone and benthic zone.


Littoral zone represents the coastal region which is exposed to light, air and immersed in water.

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