intertidal
part of speech
adjective (intertidal)
meaning for a pupil
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 →
sense 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.
Trees and pragmatics
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