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LITTORAL ZONE The littoral zone is the part of the sea,lake or river that

is close to the shore.

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BIOCENOSIS PART 1 Some animals like anemones,bivalves ,sea stars,black-

faced blenny,clams and different types of crabs habbit this zone.

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BIOCENOSIS PART TWO Many types of aquatic plants live in this zone,like:

marine algae,red mangrove and sea grape.

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BIOTOPE Moisture: Is covered with salt water at high tides ,and

it is exposed at low tides.

Temperature: The temperature ranges from the moderate temperature of the water to air temperatures that vary from below freezing to scorching.

Salinity:Depressions on the shores sometimes form tide pools,areas that remain wet although they are not long-lasting features.

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