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Project eTwinning - 3D Museum of Ecology: Introducing our ecosystems
Rocky Shore ecosystemPraia Norte
Agrupamento de Escolas de Santa Maria MaiorEscola Básica 2,3 Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires
Field class
Identifying algae
Understanding the rocky shore ecosystem
Our opinion
These algae were previously collected in Praia Norte.
Types of shore
Sandy shore
Rocky shore
› intertidal area that consists of solid rocks;› continuously action of the tides;›vertical zonation in rocky shore communities
› loose deposits of sand, gravel or shells that cover the shoreline in many places
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Rocky Shore features
Life on rocky shores is tough.
A rocky shore is an intertidal area that consists of solid rocks. It is often a biologically rich environment.
Habitats: - steep rocky cliffs; - platforms; - rock pools; - boulder fields.
Because of the continuously action of the tides, it is characterized by erosional features. Together with the wind, sunlight and other physical factors it creates a complex environment...
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Project eTwinning - 3D Museum of Ecology: Introducing our ecosystems
Rocky Shore ecosystemPraia Norte
Students from class 8th EEscola Básica 2, 3 Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires Agrupamento de Escolas de Santa Maria Maior Viana do Castelo