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In order to simulate mesopelagic zone conditions in a model aquarium design, what temperature and pressure conditions would be required? Low variations in temperature, low pressure Cold temperatures, low pressure Cold temperatures, high pressure Cold temperatures, moderate pressure

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Cold temperatures, moderate pressure

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The Mesopelagic is that part of the pelagic zone that extends from a depth of 200 to 1000 metres (~660 to 3300 feet) below the ocean surface. I believe the correct answer would be high pressure and cold temperature. These are the temperature and pressure conditions would be required
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