Meaning & use
Intertidal
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Relating to the area of shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide.
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Sea anemones and crabs thrive in the intertidal zone along the rocky coast.
Researchers studied how intertidal organisms cope with alternating wet and dry conditions.
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A key term in marine biology and ecology for describing coastal habitats.
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