Match the organism with the appropriate zone. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Ligia (rock louse)
A)supratidal zone
B)middle tide zone
C)high tide zone, supratidal zone
D)low tide zone
E)middle tide zone, tide pool
F)high tide zone

Question

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Ligia is found in the supratidal zone, which is exposed to air when the tide is out and flooded by seawater during high tide.

Answer: B
 Ligia can also be found in the middle tide zone, which is submerged by water most of the time but exposed during low tide.

Answer: C
 Ligia can tolerate exposure to air and salt spray, making it well-suited for the high tide and supratidal zones.

Answer: D
 Ligia cannot survive long periods of submersion and therefore is not found in the low tide zone.

Answer: E
 Ligia may be found in tide pools located in the middle tide zone where they feed on algae and detritus.

Answer: F
 Ligia can survive in the high tide zone where they are occasionally submerged by seawater but mostly exposed to air and salt spray.

Match the Organism with the Appropriate Zone