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Match each animal with the description of how tides affect them. F.Sand Bubbler

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Question

Match each animal with the description of how tides affect them.

F.Sand Bubbler Crab

1.Survive in areas where water has evaporated, leaving salt.

2.Feeds during high tide--must have enough water to swim.

3.Hunts meiofauna during low tide.Must have adaptations to prevent being swept out to sea.

4.Burrow into the sand to protect themselves during low tide.

5.Coordinates release of eggs with small high tides.

A.Brine Shrimp B.Clams C.Nurse Shark D.Intertidal Animals E.Christmas Island Crabs

F.Sand Bubbler Crab

1.Survive in areas where water has evaporated, leaving salt.

2.Feeds during high tide--must have enough water to swim.

3.Hunts meiofauna during low tide.Must have adaptations to prevent being swept out to sea.

4.Burrow into the sand to protect themselves during low tide.

5.Coordinates release of eggs with small high tides.

Explanation / Answer

F.Sand Bubbler Crab   Feeds during high tide--must have enough water to swim.

A.Brine Shrimp   Burrow into the sand to protect themselves during low tide. B.Clams Feeds during high tide--must have enough water to swim. C.Nurse Shark .Coordinates release of eggs with small high tides. D.Intertidal Animals Hunts meiofauna during low tide.Must have adaptations to prevent being swept out to sea E.Christmas Island Crabs Survive in areas where water has evaporated, leaving salt.

F.Sand Bubbler Crab   Feeds during high tide--must have enough water to swim.