Beavertail ~ Rocky Shore

Physical Characteristics

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Black Zone (or Splash Zone)
	This zone is beyond the reach of high tides and receives water only from rain or the salt water splashing upon the rocks. The term "black zone" comes from a thin black crust on the rocks which is actually a layer of microscopic blue-green algae.
Plants: Blue green algae, lichens Animals: Sand Fleas

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