intertidal

• Qui concerne la zone du littoral située entre les niveaux des marées hautes et basses, alternativement couverte et découverte par la mer.

Relating to the area of a seashore that is covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide.

1. Littoral zoneC1formalscientific

   Relating to the area of the shoreline that is covered by water at high tide and exposed at low tide.

   zone intertidale

   • Intertidal zones are home to a variety of resilient marine organisms.
   • The intertidal region experiences constant changes in water level and temperature.
   • Scientists study intertidal ecosystems to understand adaptation to extreme conditions.

   Synonymeslittoral