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How do you describe a rockpool?
As the tide recedes, not all of the coast is left behind dry. Depending on the type of rock, one can find shallow or deep rock pools. They offer better survival chances for animals and plants that need to be submerged all the time. Because each rock pool is different, they invite different communities. Deep rock pools near the low tide, have few survival problems, whereas shallow rock pools near the high tide, have many. Thus the pool's placing on the shore as well as its depth and size are important factors. Deep rock pools provide shelter from waves, allowing fragile organisms to live on an otherwise exposed rocky shore. Fragile animals are: sea slugs, shrimps, camouflage crabs, sea eggs, small fishes. Fragile sea weeds are: neptune's necklace, pillow weed, cystophora, sea lettuce and many others. For the snails that are able to survive in between high and low tide (periwinkle, nerita, melagraphia, cats eye) a rock pool is not necessarily a better place because their predators are found there (dark rock shell, white rock shell, trumpet shell). Large fish and octopus may find the rock pools too small, lacking oxygen for breathing. Rock pools may collect fresh water during rain storms, which is worse for shallow rock pools high up the shore where organisms must wait longer for the tide to return.
How long can sea snails live?
Usually about 1 year-1 1/2 years
Do sea snails sleep?
Snails are found in the sea near sandy beaches, on land, where they live in the soil, on the ground, on trees and plants, and they also live in lakes and ponds, where they feed off algae and other plants underwater. Some snails live on land and some live in water. The body of the snail is soft but snails have the perfect home, which is their shell. Land snails are very well adapted to changing weather conditions. Some land snails have very thick shells. Snails that live in moist areas usually have thinner shells. Some snails that live in the desert can stay sealed in their thick shells for two or more years. Some types of snails are called "burrowing snails", these are only found above ground in rainy weather. When the weather is hot and dry, they burrow about 7.5 to 15 cm into the ground and become dormant until rain softens the ground.
How do you not get red tide?
Because dinoflagellate form red tide at the bottom of the sea.[fatima]
What organisms depend on water?
Tides normally have detrimental effects on living things. Most of the living things are displaced by the heavy tides and there is so much waste that is deposited on the shores which ends up hurting the environment.
Where in the ocean level does sea star live in?
Sea stars live along the rocky shores in the tide pools.
What ecosystem do sea stars live in?
As far as i know they live in the sea. also in little tide pools that support sea life
The difference between rock pools high tide and low tide?
at low tide rockpools are pools at high tide they are part of the sea...
What are facts about tide pools?
Interesting facts about tide pools include - Creatures living in and around the tide pools. There are snails and barnacles smaller than a fingertip, and crabs that are the size of your fist. In larger tide pools you might find the occasional octopus or lobster, but not often. There are also sea anemones whose worm like arms can paralyze tiny sea creatures, but would probably only tickle humans. Probably the only creature in the tide pool that could really harm the animals are the sea urchin. Most creatures that live in tide pools are in a group called invertebrates, which means they have no back bone or spine. There are many birds living around tide pools that feed on the creatures. The main enemy of tide pools is humans. They're fascinated by the beautiful sea stars, sand dollars, and hermit crabs. Humans should look but not touch. Most animals within the tide pools can get either severely injured, or even killed. The rock of the tide pools can be destroyed or damaged in many different ways, such as by wind or rain eventually wearing away the rock, or by pollution which makes the water temperatures rise, which can kill most of the creatures.
Were does a sea cucmber live?
In the intertidal zone of sandy or rocky beaches. They are also found in tide pools, reefs and rocky points.
What do you call small ponds that are filled with new salt water at a high tide?
Tide pools. If you never have been to tide pools and can get to a rocky shoreline close to you do it. Tide pools are filled with little fish, sea plants, crabs, and other things. Look, but don't touch since tide pools are a sensitive environment where things are living.
Where is the mollusks habitat?
on the ocean floor, the small tide pools and under the water or sea sand
How long do animals live in tide pools?
Sea kinds of plant and animal life can be found in tide pools. All organisms that live in tide pools must be able to withstand extreme fluctuations in conditions. For example, when a big rainfall occurs, the tide pool receives lots of fresh water. When it's hot, the temperature in the tide pool is much different than it is on a cold day. Many animals make the tide pool home. These animals include sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, barnacles, and anenomes. The Pacific octopus also makes the tidepool home. The octopus is related to the squid, but lives in rocks and caves instead of the open sea. The Pacific octopus is usually dark red and has 8 tentacles, with 2 rows of suckers on each tentacle. Most arms are 2-3 feet long, but sometimes arms can reach lengths of 14 feet! The octopus uses these arms to feed on crabs, snails and clams. United Nations Farms
What are rockpools?
Tide pools (also tidal pools or rock pools) are rocky pools by oceans that are filled with seawater. Tide pools can either be small and shallow or large and deep. The small ones are usually found far back on the shore and the large ones are found nearer to the ocean. Tide pools are formed as a high tide comes in over a rocky shore. Water fills depressions in the ground, which turn into isolated pools as the tide retreats. This process, repeated twice a day, replenishes the seawater in what otherwise might be a stagnant pool. Many types of organisms live in these pools such as starfish, crabs, and sea urchins.Source: http://www.answers.com/rockpools?gwp=11&ver=2.3.0.609&method=3
What kind of conditions do water snails live in?
I recommend anything with water and space for the snails to eat. Basically any freshwater fish tank with be okay for the snails. I must tell you though, never to put snails in with beta fish because sometimes the beta fish will try to eat the snail so i recommend putting them in with goldfish or some other freshwater fish. I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank with a common goldfish and a golden inca snail and they live happily together. I hope this helps!
What tide zone do cushion stars live in?
Sea stars live in the mid tide zone or the low tide zone.
What is the difference between rock pools and islands?
Rock pools are rocky hollows on a beach in which sea water remains after the tide has ebbed. An island is a piece of land protruding above the sea's surface.
