As
the shore becomes increasing sheltered form waves, deposition of
sediment increases with sediment often found amongst the rock.
Seaweeds are able to
grow long fronds and come to dominate the shore and characterise the different low energy habitats.
Barnacles
become
increasingly scarce with increased competition for space and a reduced
food supply from the less frequent waves. Instead scavengers and
detritovores whose food supply and shelter stems from the seaweeds and
the organisms they support increase in number.
Below are images of low energy littoral rock habitats and characteristic organisms:
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| LR.LLR.F (Fucoids on sheltered marine shores) |
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| LR.LLR.F (Fucoids on sheltered marine shores) |
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| LR.LLR.F (Fucoids on sheltered marine shores) |
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