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Flat oysters can survive when the tide goes out by closing their shells tightly to retain moisture and prevent drying out. They are also able to survive for some time out of water by keeping their gills moist and absorbing oxygen from the air. Additionally, flat oysters can withstand exposure to air and fluctuations in temperature for brief periods due to their ability to regulate their metabolism.
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What is a stretch of muddy land uncovered at low tide?
A stretch of muddy land uncovered at low tide is typically referred to as a tidal flat or mudflat. These areas are exposed when the tide goes out and are important habitats for various species of plants and animals that have adapted to live in intertidal environments.
What is The least difference between high and low tide occurs?
On a spring tide, the sea comes high up the beach and then goes low down the beach. A neap tide goes high and low between the range of a spring tide (half way up and half way down the beach).
Where do winkles hide when the tide goes out?
Winkles, or small sea snails, often hide in crevices or under rocks when the tide goes out to protect themselves from predators and desiccation. They can also burrow into the sandy or muddy substrate to stay moist and safe until the tide returns.
Why are the turbines in a tidal power station reversible?
They are reversible so they can capture the water's energy as the tide comes in, and again was the tide goes out.
What happens to the ocean tide when gravitational pull is at its strongest?
When gravitation pull is at its strongest, we have spring tides. The spring tide reaches far up the beach at high tide, and also goes far down the beach at low tide.
What is a stretch of muddy land uncovered at low tide?
A stretch of muddy land uncovered at low tide is typically referred to as a tidal flat or mudflat. These areas are exposed when the tide goes out and are important habitats for various species of plants and animals that have adapted to live in intertidal environments.
Do oysters live in fresh water?
for me its yes!.we didn't put any salt to make it salty when we cooked it, and when i taste it, its kind of salty because oysters live under the water (sea or river). In river it taste also salty because of the tide. The tide is a salty water so it goes inside of the shell of oyster.
How do oysters breathe in air?
Oysters do not breathe air like mammals; instead, they extract oxygen from water. They have gills that filter out oxygen and small food particles from the water that flows through their bodies. When exposed to air, oysters can close their shells to conserve moisture and protect themselves, but they primarily rely on water for respiration. In low-tide situations, they can survive for short periods out of water by using stored oxygen.
What regularly goes in and out?
The tide regularly goes in and out.
Where does the periwinkle hide when the tide goes out?
it stays by using its slimy slime to stick on the rocks after the tide goes out
What does 'happy as a clam' mean?
The original phrase was "happy as a clam at high tide." Clams live in the sand beneath the ocean. When the tide goes out, they are left without any water, and have to survive on what they store in their holes. So when the tide is high, a clam is happy and has plenty of water for food and oxygen.
When was Tide Free invented?
It goes back to the summer of 1992. Before that, it was called unscented Tide (both powder and liquid) and that goes back to 1984.
How do animals that live along the coastlines survive when the tide is out?
The survive because they are specialy made for that ecosystem that is colled adaption to their habitat.
What goes into tide to go stain removers?
magic.
What happened at high tide?
the water goes up
What is The least difference between high and low tide occurs?
On a spring tide, the sea comes high up the beach and then goes low down the beach. A neap tide goes high and low between the range of a spring tide (half way up and half way down the beach).
How do clams survive high tide and low tide?
Clams survive high tide by burrowing into the sand or mud, which helps them remain submerged and protected from predators and desiccation. During low tide, they can close their shells tightly to retain moisture and minimize exposure to air. This behavior allows them to conserve water and maintain their physiological functions until the tide rises again. Additionally, some species have adaptations that enable them to tolerate brief periods of exposure.
