Intertidal Zone Species

noun a type of fish that is able to move on land by using its pectoral fins as legs

• The mudskipper is a unique type of fish that can live both in water and on land.
• I saw a mudskipper jumping around in the mud near the shore.
• Check out that little mudskipper doing its thing in the mud!
• She navigated the muddy waters of the project like a skilled mudskipper.

noun a genus of small sea snails or limpets

• The acmaea is a type of marine snail commonly found along the coast.
• I spotted an acmaea while exploring the tide pools at the beach.
• Check out that cool acmaea crawling on the rocks!
• Her determination to succeed was as strong as the grip of an acmaea on a slippery surface.