- Shallow area near the shore.
- Abundant aquatic plants and algae.
- Warmer water temperatures.
Limnetic Zone:
- Open water zone located between the littoral and profundal zones.
- Deeper than the littoral zone, but still receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis.
- Contains phytoplankton and zooplankton.
Profundal Zone:
- Deepest area of the pond.
- Lacks sunlight, so no photosynthesis occurs.
- Cold water temperatures.
- Contains decomposers and other organisms adapted to low-light conditions.