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... Intertidal Zone The highest zone of the rocky shore community is the upper intertidal or Lit- torina zone ( see Figure 12-2 ) . The animals and plants living here are able to withstand long periods exposed to the air . Because this zone ...
... Intertidal Zone The highest zone of the rocky shore community is the upper intertidal or Lit- torina zone ( see Figure 12-2 ) . The animals and plants living here are able to withstand long periods exposed to the air . Because this zone ...
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Environment, Diversity, and Ecology Matthew Lerman. Middle Intertidal Zone The middle intertidal community as seen in North America is dominated by barnacles ( upper part ) , rockweeds ( middle ) ... Intertidal Zone, 396 Middle Intertidal Zone,
Environment, Diversity, and Ecology Matthew Lerman. Middle Intertidal Zone The middle intertidal community as seen in North America is dominated by barnacles ( upper part ) , rockweeds ( middle ) ... Intertidal Zone, 396 Middle Intertidal Zone,
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... intertidal zone along the Atlantic seashore . ( Photo by the author . ) trates how their stalks support these crustaceans , enabling them to compete with mussels for living space . The muscular stalk is quite flexible ... Intertidal Zone,
... intertidal zone along the Atlantic seashore . ( Photo by the author . ) trates how their stalks support these crustaceans , enabling them to compete with mussels for living space . The muscular stalk is quite flexible ... Intertidal Zone,
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THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT | 1 |
Physical Factors | 16 |
Key Concepts 30 Summary Questions 31 Further Reading | 31 |
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