intertidal

Everyday

1. Intertidal describes the strip of seashore that is under water at high tide and out in the air at low tide. tree →
2. Intertidal plants and animals live in that strip and can survive both wet and dry times. tree →

In the lessons

A science and geography word for rock pools and beaches: «the intertidal zone». It tells the reader about creatures like crabs, limpets, barnacles and seaweed that cope with tides. Safety: tides come back in fast, so check tide times before exploring.

Examples

• We studied the intertidal zone on our school trip to the beach. tree →
• Limpets cling to rocks in the intertidal area. tree →
• The intertidal zone is covered twice a day by the sea. tree →
• Barnacles are intertidal animals. tree →
• Rock pools form in the intertidal zone at low tide. tree →
• Intertidal creatures must survive heat, cold and waves. tree →
• Always check the tide before exploring intertidal rocks. tree →

Note

Adjective only; not used for people. Built from «inter-» (between) + «tidal» (tides): between the high and low tide lines.