What are abiotic factors in the intertidal zone?

Answer 1

Animals living on the rocks surface are called epifauna, these organisms in the rocky intertidal are fully exposed to the elements, causing a lot of physical stress. Low tides usually are problems for organisms with the highest part of the intertidal almost never immersed. Another abiotic factor includes the coping with wave shock, organisms must be able to withstand, or find shelter. One last factor is space which is so limited at times, that organisms may attach to each other instead of the rocks.

Answer 2

1. Many intertidal animals burrow in the sand

2. when tide is in the animals are preyed on by fish

3. When tide is out the animal are preyed on people + foxes

4. Plants often seen in this zone are the Sea Grape and the Red Mangrove

5. There are four parts of the intertidal zone: Spray Zone, High Tide Zone, Middle Tide Zone, Low Tide Zone

Answer 3

Abiotic factors in the intertidal zone include temperature fluctuations, salinity levels, wave action, sunlight availability, and substrate composition. These factors play a crucial role in shaping the distribution and abundance of organisms that inhabit this dynamic ecosystem.

Answer 4

water, soil , and air