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Download Solution PDFWhich is the marine ecological realm that experiences the effects of tidal and longshore currents and breaking waves to a depth of 5 to 10 metres below the low-tide level, depending on the intensity of storm waves?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is littoral zone.Key Points
- The Littoral Zone is the area of the shoreline where land is subject to wave action it is a Grassy, reedy, marshy region present along the perimeter of the shoreline.
- There are 3 types of Littoral Zone namely Supralittoral, Intertidal, and sublittoral zone.
- The organisms found in Littoral Zone are Mussels, Starfish, barnacles, Chitons, etc.
- These zones play an important role in preventing soil erosion and are also referred to as water cleaners since they prevent the spread of water pollutants.
Additional Information
- Profoundal Zone is a deep zone of an inland body of freestanding water such as a lake or pond.
- Benthic Zone is the lowest ecological zone in the water body and usually involves the sediments at the seafloor.
- The limnetic zone is the open and well-lit area of a freestanding body of freshwater.
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