Question

What are some adaptations of intertidal organisms that enable them to survive in this zone?

Answer 1

The most common organisms in the intertidal zone are small and uncomplicated. They must adapt to survive the constant pounding of waves and extreme temperatures. Mussels: Animals like crabs and snails have shells to protect them from the sun light during low tide.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Animals' Intertidal Life Adaptations. The plants and animals found in tide pools have a good intertidal adaptation. Among the adaptations are:

1. The ochre sea star has a higher tolerance for air exposure than most other sea stars. They frequently tolerate exposure for up to eight hours during low tide. They have survived up to 50 hours without the water in laboratory settings without much injury.
2. But because they cannot survive in high water temperatures or low oxygen. environments, they are not seen in high intertidal pools.
3. When ochre stars are nearby, some abalones, limpets, and turban snails can smell them coming and will flee.
4. Apart from people and sea stars, there aren't many known predators of sea cucumbers. Some species may eviscerate (expel their entrails) if startled, giving the predator access to the entrails and allowing the sea cucumber to flee. After a few days, its organs will begin to repair.
5. Periwinkle snails gather in crevices when the tide is out, make a mucus that acts as adhesive to stick to the surface of the rock, and then retreat into their shells to prevent drying out.
6. Numerous fish that live in tidal pools, including baby opaleyes and tide pool sculpin, have the ability to breathe air at the surface. This adaptation allows them to survive in oxygen-poor water while the tide is out.

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