intertidal
adjective
in·ter·tid·al
ˌin-tər-ˈtī-dᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being the part of the littoral zone above low-tide mark
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animals that live in the intertidal zone
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In Australia’s intertidal zone, a parasitic isopod called Zeaione everta drew attention for its unusual appearance.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The map also includes intertidal areas, which routinely flood during typical high tides.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Where are bugs most common at NC beaches? Beach-biting pests — especially no-see-ums — are most common particularly around salt marshes, intertidal zones and beaches strewn with decaying seaweed and organic debris, according to the N.C. State Extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The map also includes intertidal areas, which routinely flood during typical high tides.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Where are bugs most common at NC beaches? Beach-biting pests — especially no-see-ums — are most common particularly around salt marshes, intertidal zones and beaches strewn with decaying seaweed and organic debris, according to the N.C. State Extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intertidal
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“Intertidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertidal. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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intertidal
adjective
in·ter·tid·al
ˌint-ər-ˈtīd-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or being the area that is above low-tide mark but exposed to flooding by the tide
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