Phrases with «intertidal zone»

The intertidal zone refers to the area of the shoreline that is covered and uncovered by the ocean's tides. It is the region where land meets the sea and is occupied by a variety of plants and animals that are adapted to living in both wet and dry conditions. Full definition

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Sentences with «intertidal zone»

Some of the spill remains to this day, with a 2003 estimate pointing to about 20,000 gallons (75,700 liters) soaked deep into sands in intertidal zones, slowly poisoning ducks and other shore creatures. (scientificamerican.com)
An example would be the indirect effects of sea stars on vegetation in the rocky intertidal zone caused by changes in mussel density via predation. (scientificamerican.com)
Providing a broad range of ecosystems from intertidal zones to coastal dunes systems and Sierra Nevada high country, they are: (bren.ucsb.edu)
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Phrases with «intertidal zone»

Sentences with «intertidal zone»

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