The Low-Water Portion of the Rocky Intertidal Zone Is Dominated

question 46

Multiple Choice

The low-water portion of the rocky intertidal zone is dominated by:

• A)hermit crabs.
• B)fiddler crabs.
• C)limpets.
• D)mussels.
• E)red and brown algae and surf grasses.

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Definitions:

Microbial Ecology

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Microbial Diversity

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