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intertidal
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related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water
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Example
Fishermen harvest shellfish from intertidal mudflats during low tide for commercial purposes.
Ecologists study the intertidal zone to monitor changes in biodiversity and climate impacts on coastal ecosystems.
People explore tide pools in the intertidal area to observe marine life during low tide.
Conservation efforts focus on preserving intertidal habitats as crucial nurseries for marine species.
Intertidal creatures like crabs and mussels are adapted to withstand both wet and dry conditions.
