ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEM
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Question
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Direct sunlight, exposure to the air
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They must be used to all of these conditions
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Saltwater and waves
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Regularly changing sea levels
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anything living in the intertidal zone must be able to survive changes in moisture, temperature, and salinity and withstand strong waves.
Detailed explanation-2: -The intertidal zone is the area where the ocean meets the land between high and low tides. A tide pool within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Intertidal zones exist anywhere the ocean meets the land, from steep, rocky ledges to long, sloping sandy beaches and mudflats that can extend for hundreds of meters.
Detailed explanation-3: -Animals living in the intertidal zone must be able to tolerate wide salinity variations. If sufficient nutrients are available, intertidal animals reproduce rapidly, so they constantly compete for space, light, and food. Animals are also exposed to predators while the tide is out.
Detailed explanation-4: -The organisms that inhabit each part of the intertidal zone are adapted to its conditions. For example, barnacles and marine snails have an operculum that allows them to seal in water during low tide. They may also use thick mucous to adhere to rocks.