intertidal zone

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

seashore foreshore littoral zone mud flat tidal zone

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

interthread intertidal intertidal blenny intertidally intertie intertissue