Zonation

Oxbow theory

As in any other intertidal areas, zonation can also be recognised in muddy shores. The very gentle slope of these areas offers very extensive and wide beaches than the rocky and sandy shores. The upper area of supra-littoral fringe or terrestrial zone, is often uninhabited by any organisms. In some coats, this zone is occupied by salt marshes or mangroves. The mid littoral region of muddy shore region is mostly inhabited by the burrowing mollusc such as Cardium, and Macoma and the sub-littoral fringe area is inhabited by polychaetes.

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