Many organisms living in estuaries experience freshwater and saltwater conditions each day with the rising and falling of tides. Explain how these changing conditions challenge the survival of these organisms

Many organisms living in estuaries experience freshwater and saltwater conditions each day with the rising and falling of tides. Explain how these changing conditions challenge the survival of these organisms

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17CTQ: Describe the conditions and challenges facing organisms living in the intertidal zone.

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