Many large intertidal plants must be slippery in addition to being strong and elastic to avoid being

shredded by the intense wave energy of the intertidal. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
The wave shock can do some great damage to plants and animals alike. This physical factor to
intertidal zones can pick up large rocks and throw them into the air when there is enough wave force.
Information can be found in the section Examples of Marine Communities

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