Tidal ecosystems

imageWhat is a tidal ecosystem?

A tidal ecosystem is where different animal and plant species live between the high and low tide lines. They are also known as areas that are between high tide and low tide where many different plants and animals live.

Why are they important?

they are important because they provide homes for animals and plants and they also provide food for different animals who live there, for instance crabs and fish.

Where can you find a tidal ecosystem?

Some places where you can find them are on rocky shores like headlands, cobble beaches and sometimes even man made jetties. (Saint Kilda)

what types of plants and animals live in an ecosystem?

Many animals live in tidal ecosystems but some that I know of are fish, sea stars, crabs, bivalves ( they are Soft creatures), anemone, shrimp and many more.

 

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