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| − | This article describes the habitat of the rocky shores. It is one of the habitat sub-categories within the section dealing with biodiversity of [[marine habitats and ecosystems]]. It gives an overview about the biota that lives there, the problems and adaptations the habitat is facing with and the importance of it in the marine environment.
| + | ==Articles on rocky shores== |
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| − | ==Introduction==
| + | * [[Rocky shore habitat]] |
| − | | + | * [[Rocky shore morphology]] |
| − | A rocky shore is an intertidal area that consists of solid rocks. It is often a biologically rich environment and can include many different habitat types like steep rocky [[cliffs and islets|cliffs]], platforms, rock pools and boulder fields. Because of the continuously action of the [[tide|tides]], it is characterized by [[coast erosion|erosional]] features. Together with the wind, sunlight and other physical factors it creates a complex environment.
| + | * [[Cliff stabilisation]] |
| − | Organisms that live in this area experience daily fluctuations in their environment. For this reason, they must be able to tolerate extreme changes in temperature, salinity, moisture and wave action to survive.
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| − | [[image:Costa Vicentina.jpg|center|thumb|400px|caption|Rocky shore of the Costa Vicentina]] | |
