Sandy Beaches Part 1 & 2

Front

What is the area between the highest and lowest tide called?

Back

Foreshore

Front

What is the brown furry substance on a shell that camouflages and holds the shell in place?

Back

Periostracum

Front

Which predator drills into its prey and is known as a voracious eater?

Back

Moon snail

Front

What is the area of the beach that is hardly ever wet and is located above the high tide?

Back

Backshore

Front

Which organism has a foot like a finger that allows it to move without knowing its direction?

Back

Atlantic Giant Cockle

Front

What is the term for the zone of the beach that is regularly exposed to the tides?

Back

Intertidal zone

Front

What is the primary function of byssal threads in marine organisms?

Back

To anchor organisms to surfaces in the water.

Front

What type of shell is known for its spiral shape and is often found on sandy beaches?

Back

Conch shell

Front

What is the ecological role of sand dunes in coastal environments?

Back

To protect inland areas from storm surges and erosion.

Front

What is the term for the process by which sand is transported along the beach by wave action?

Back

Longshore drift