What is another word for intertidal?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntətˈa͡ɪdə͡l] (IPA) 
Intertidal refers to the area between the high tide and low tide levels of the ocean or other bodies of water. Synonyms for this term include littoral, intertidal zone, and tidal zone. The littoral zone is a term used to describe the area of shoreline between the high water mark and low water mark. The intertidal zone is also known as the splash or spray zone, as it is constantly being hit by waves and splashing water. The tidal zone refers to the area between the high tide and low tide levels, which is submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide. All of these terms describe the transitional zone between land and sea, where a rich diversity of marine life can be found.
