Some Organisms Living in the High Water Portion of the Intertidal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Some organisms living in the high water portion of the intertidal zone cannot survive in the supralittoral zone because they:

• A)have planktonic larval forms.
• B)are sessile.
• C)cannot tolerate dessication or drying out.
• D)cannot tolerate fluctuating salinity.
• E)cannot tolerate temperature fluctuations.

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Definitions:

Monkeys

Primates that typically have tails and are smaller than apes, found in both New and Old World regions.

Top-Down Population Control

The regulation of population sizes through predation, disease, or other factors that reduce numbers from the top of the food chain.

Predator Control

The practice of managing and regulating predator populations to protect other species, often to balance ecosystems or protect endangered species.

Deer Populations

The number or density of deer in a given area, which can have significant impacts on local ecosystems and agriculture.