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intertidal zone

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intertidal zone (plural intertidal zones)

(oceanography) The part of a shore between high water and low water, especially the beach exposed at maximum ebb spring tides.

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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

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

The intertidal zone is also a good place to find plant life in the sea, where mangroves or cordgrass or beach grass might grow. Source: Internet

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