intertidal

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1. intertidal - Noun

2. intertidal - Adjective

Meaning

of or relating to the littoral area above the low-tide mark

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At low water, the intertidal zone is exposed (or emersed), whereas at high water, it is underwater (or immersed). Source: Internet

In contrast, neap tides, when the sun-earth-moon system forms a right angle, are muted, and in a semi-diurnal tidal system (such as that seen at the CBBT site) this can be seen as a lowest intertidal range. Source: Internet

Biological aspects Intertidal ecology A rock, seen at low water, exhibiting typical intertidal zonation. Source: Internet

In the mid 19th century Canada, marsh horseshoes kept horses from sinking into the soft intertidal mud during dike-building. Source: Internet

Characteristics mainmainmainmain Types of tides Tide changes proceed via the following stages: * Sea level rises over several hours, covering the intertidal zone ; flood tide. Source: Internet

Humans use intertidal regions for food and recreation. Source: Internet

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