Organisms in ____ must be able to avoid being swept away, crushed by waves, or being left high and dry at low tides, and must survive daily or seasonal salinity and temperature changes.

A. estuaries
B. coastal wetlands
C. bathyal zones
D. intertidal zones
E. coral reefs


Answer: D

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