The Littoral Zone is where the land and sea meet, between the high and low tide zones. It is rich in nutrients and oxygen and is home to a variety of organisms. The turbulence of the water is another reason that this area can be very difficult one in which to survive - the rough waves can dislodge or carry away poorly-adapted organisms. Many intertidal animals burrow into the sand (like clams), live under rocks, or attach themselves to rocks. The coral is located in the littoral zone because most corals require sunlight and grow in clear, shallow water.
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