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Intertidal Zone Study Guide Information + notes from slideshow linked on canvas
benefits of life in the Intertidal zone
sunlight for photosynthesis
lots of food and nutrients
lots of hiding places
disadvantages of living in Intertidal zone
rough waves
the sun dries you out (desiccation)
predators (shorebirds)
lots of competition
salinity changes with rainfall, evaporation
what term replaces the upper box?
Splash/Spray Zone
what term replaces the 2nd upper area box?
High-Intertidal Zone
Instead of using the term “High-Intertidal Zone” you may use what?
Supralittoral Zone
*Supra-above/over
Instead of using the term “Low-Intertidal Zone” you may use what?
Infralittoral Zone
*Infra- below/under
what term replaces the middle box?
Mid-Intertidal Zone
what term replaces the lower box?
Low-Intertidal Zone
What organism?
A Periwinkle
What organism?
A Limpet
What organism?
A Mussel
What organism?
A Abalone
What organism?
A Sea Star
What organism?
Algae
How many tides in day?
1 high tide, and 1 low tide
Splash Zone Life Organisms
Lichens
Sea Slaters
Periwinkles
Limpets
In the splash zone what must these organisms tolerate?
salt spray, heat, cold, and dry periods.
High Tide Zone Life Organisms
Limpets
Shore crabs
Mussels
Buckshot Barnacles
Starburst Anemones
In the high-intertidal zone what must these organisms tolerate?
wave action and expose to air
Mid Intertidal Zone Life Organisms
Gooseneck Barnacles
Urchins
Mussels
Rock Weed
Seastars
Wells (Sea Snails)
In the mid intertidal zone what must these organisms tolerate?
submersion and exposure to air
Low Intertidal Zone Life Organisms
Chiton
Red Algae
Urchin
Sea Star
Anemone
Nudibranchs
Sponges
What is this organism, their common zone, and phylum?
This is a Limpet, which is common found in the Splash/High intertidal zone, and is in the Mollusca Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Rock louse/Sea Slater, which is commonly found in the splash zone, and is in the Arthropod Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Periwinkle, which is commonly found in the splash zone/ High Intertidal zone, and is in the Mollusca Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Abalone, which is commonly found in the Mid Intertidal zone, and is in the Mollusca Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Buckshot Barnacle, which is commonly found in the Splash/High Intertidal zone, and is in the Arthropod Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Gooseneck Barnacle, which is commonly found in the Mid Intertidal zone, and is in the Arthropod Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Mussel, which is commonly found in the Mid/High Intertidal zone, and is in the Mollusca Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Rockweed, which is commonly found in the Mid Intertidal zone, and is in the Gyrista Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is a Anemone, which is commonly found in the Low/mid Intertidal zone, and is in the Cnidaria Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
This is Red Algae, which is commonly found in the Low Intertidal zone, and is in the Rhodophyta Phylum.
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
what is this organism, their common zone and phylum?
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