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The upper limit of rocky intertidal communities is typically determined by: A) M

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Question

The upper limit of rocky intertidal communities is typically determined by:

A) Mostly biological interactions of the competition and predation

B) Mostly the organisms physiological response to physical factors of the environment

C) Both biological interactions of competition and predation and organisms physiological response to physical factors of the environment  

D) Neither organisms physiological response to physical factors of the environment NOR biological interactions of competition and predation

E) Overfishing

Explanation / Answer

The upper limit of rocky intertidal communities is determined by the organisms physiological response to physical factors of the environment.

Intertidal communities can be rocky shore and soft bottom communities. These organism can be found at low and high tide line. Organisms of rocky intertidal communities has to face a harsh environment namely frequent tides, change in temperature and other environmental factors.