Today I will be talking about the Intertidal Zones. The Intertidal Zones consist of the Splash Zone, the Upper and Lower Inter Tidal Zones, and the Sub Tidal Zone. There are also tide pools between the Lower Inter Tidal Zone and the Sub Tidal Zone. These zones are super different as well! The Sub Tidal Zone is the lowest and is always submerged in water. Above that are the tide pools which are a permanent collection of water. Then, there is the Lower Intertidal Zone which is only exposed at very low tides. Next, there is the Upper Inter Tidal Zone which is only emerged at high tides. The final zone is the Splash Zone which is always above water and is only exposed to sea spray. Besides this the animals are also different depending on the zone. To survive in a certain zones these animals have to make adaptations. Some adaptations include shells, suction, and spines. Other examples could be multicolored, defense weapons(claws, etc.), and even adaption to certain foods.
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