Littoral zone
Littoral Zone
The Littoral Zone (pronunciation: /ˈlɪtərəl/) is a part of a body of water that is close to the shore. In coastal environments, the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is rarely inundated, to shoreline areas that are permanently submerged. It always includes the Intertidal zone and is often used to mean the same as the intertidal zone. However, the meaning of "littoral zone" can extend well beyond the intertidal zone.
Etymology
The word "littoral" is derived from the Latin word "littus", meaning shore.
Related Terms
- Intertidal Zone: The area of the littoral zone that is exposed to air at low tide and submerged at high tide.
- Neritic Zone: The relatively shallow part of the ocean above the drop-off of the continental shelf, extending from the littoral zone.
- Riparian Zone: The interface between land and a river or stream, which can have similar characteristics to the littoral zone in a marine context.
- Pelagic Zone: Any water in a sea or lake that is not close to the bottom or near to the shore can be said to be in the pelagic zone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Littoral zone
- Wikipedia's article - Littoral zone
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