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from DOWN UNDER THE PIER
(c) 2020
Rachell Sumpter
What lives DOWN UNDER THE PIER?
The tall pilings under the pier are homes to animals who live in the intertidal zone.
These special creatures live part of their lives underwater, during high tide, and part of their lives out of water, during low tide. Clustered together, they help each other survive in an intertidal community
Can you guess the names of each type of animal?
1. These pointy crustaceans are related to crabs and lobsters.
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Anemones
Snails
Gooseneck barnacles
2. These animals eat an average of 80 mussels each year.
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Sea star
Acorn barnacle
Snail
3.This animal's cousin is a clam. They stick to pier piling with thick, sticky thread.
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Mussel
Sea star
Mole crab
4.These animals hang on with one big foot and use their hard shells for protection.
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Anemone
Gooseneck barnacle
Snail
5. These animals have no shell, so they squeeze between other animals for protection.
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Sea star
Anemone
Acorn barnacle
6.These animals live in the SWASH ZONE where the water meets the sand. They dig backwards into the sand, leaving a trail of bubbles.
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Mole crab
Snail
Mussel
7. These animals close their shells tightly to trap water inside. They breathe oxygen and eat plankton from the stored water, while their tough shells protect them from birds.
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Snails
Acorn barnacles
Gooseneck barnacles
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