Organisms in ____ must be able to avoid being swept away,crushed by waves,or being left high and dry at low tides,and must survive daily or seasonal salinity and temperature changes.

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The intertidal zone is the area where the ocean meets the land, and is exposed to air and sunlight during low tides. Organisms in this zone must be able to survive in constantly changing conditions of water, temperature, and salinity, and avoid being swept away or crushed by waves. Estuaries and coastal wetlands are also affected by tides, but they do not experience the same levels of exposure and variation as the intertidal zone. The bathyal zone is a deep marine zone that is not affected by tides or surface conditions. Coral reefs are found in shallow, warm waters and are not necessarily affected by tidal fluctuations.

Organisms in ____ Must Be Able to Avoid Being Swept