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Bands on the Rocky Shore
Seaweeds grow in clear stripes at different heights on a rocky shore. Each kind can stay out of water for a different length of time, so each kind lives where it can survive.
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In the picture
- Stubby green tufts on the upper rock
- Bladder-covered olive fronds midway down
- Reddish frilly clumps near the waterline
- A tall ribbon-like kelp below the waterline
Examples
- Barnacles and rockweed near the top of a jetty
- Kelp forests in deeper water off a beach
Key takeaways
- Species that dry out slowly live higher up the shore.
- Species that dry out fast live lower down, near or under the water.
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