What is another word for tidal flat?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪdə͡l flˈat] (IPA) 
A tidal flat, also known as a mudflat, is an area of low-lying land that is exposed during low tide and submerged during high tide. Other synonyms for tidal flats include intertidal zone, littoral zone, salt marsh, wetland, estuary, and shoreline. The term tidal bed is also used to describe an area where water recedes and leaves behind sediment, while tidal pool refers to a small body of water left behind during low tide. These different words describe different types of tidal flats such as sandy flats, rock flats, or mudflats which comprise a unique ecosystem that is home to a variety of marine life.
