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What are the two boundaries of intertidal zones?
Extreme high tide and Zero tide
Why do Hermit Crabs have babies under water?
Land hermit crabs don't, they put them on damp sand at low tide, when the tide rises it carries the eggs away.
Why crabs are found in low tide only?
Crabs are often found in low tide because they can scavenge for food more easily when the water level is lower. Additionally, low tide may provide more suitable conditions for mating or molting. Crabs have adapted to take advantage of these opportunities when the tide is out.
What animals live at low and high tide?
It depends on where you live. Animals that live between high and low tide are adapted for severe fluctuations in salinity, temperature and moisture levels. In the northeast US, typical intertidal animals include green crabs, hermit crabs, periwinkle snails, whelks, mussels, and limpets.
What is a puddle left by the tide?
A puddle left by the tide is a small pool of seawater that remains on the shore after the tide retreats. These puddles typically form in tidal zones, often in rocky or sandy areas, and can be home to various marine life such as small fish, crabs, and tide pool organisms. They serve as temporary habitats and provide a glimpse into the ecosystem of the intertidal zone. As the tide rises again, these puddles will eventually be submerged once more.
What are the tide zones?
An area subject to tidal actions
How do crabs adapt in the mangroves?
Crabs in mangroves adapt by having specialized gills that allow them to breathe in both air and water, enabling them to survive in oxygen-deprived mud during low tide. They also have strong claws to navigate through the dense mangrove roots and defend against predators. Some species have evolved camouflage patterns to blend in with their surroundings, providing protection from predators.
What is the rocky shore?
The rocky shore is a place on the rocky parts of a beach w/ animls. They experience middle tide, low tide, high tide depends on moon. this makes crabs and cucumbers and seagulls and fishes live in harmony There are also horeshoe crabs.
When do crabs come out?
In the summer
What type of habit do crabs live in?
Crabs tend to live close to beaches and during low tide they come out to play :)
What do hermit crabs do to adapt to daily changes?
they get angry
What are the low-lying zones that are alternatel covered by water during flood tide and exposed following ebb tide?
Intertidal zone
