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Fauna Census Of Intertidal Cliffs, Mangapwani, Zanzibar, Emily Jankowski
Fauna Census Of Intertidal Cliffs, Mangapwani, Zanzibar, Emily Jankowski
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Due to their extreme variations in condition over the course of a day, intertidal zones are challenging environments. Organisms that live there must be prepared to cope with both exposure and submersion, not to mention the temperature variations that accompany these conditions. The differing tolerances and adaptations of various organisms to these conditions generally cause patterns of vertical zonation to occur in the intertidal zone, especially when the shore is steep and rocky. Understanding the ecology of shore environments is important to future conservation and management efforts. This study was conducted on a beach in Mangapwani, Zanzibar at at 6˚ …