Herbivores in the intertidal zone include oysters, snails, mussels, scallops, crabs, limpets, sea urchins, shrimp, zooplankton, and sea cucumbers. Follow the flow of energy from the plants to the top of the food chain.
Anchovy
Anchovy
Simple English Wikipedia
The anchovies are a family (Engraulidae) of small but common schooling saltwater plankton-feeding fish. They are found in scattered areas throughout the world's
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchovy
Black turban snailBlack turban snail,
Photos by Mary Jo Adams,
Beach Watchers, Washington State University,
Photos (click to enlarge) and brief description.
http://soundwaterstewards.org/ezidweb/animals/Tegu...
Brant - Branta bernicla Brant - Branta bernicla,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, ran
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/brant.htm
ChitonsChitons,
Edmonds Discovery Program,
City of Edmonds, Washington,
Photos and description of chitons that scrape algae and small animal life from rocks.
http://www.edmondswa.gov/chitons.html
Clam - Wikipedia
Clam
Wikipedia.org
Anatomy
A clam's shell consists of two (usually equal) valves, which are connected by a hinge joint and a ligament which can be external or internal, much like a Venus Flytra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clam
Clams - Enchanted LearningClams,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/inverteb...
CrustaceansCrustaceans,
Edmonds Discovery Program,
City of Edmonds, Washington,
Photographs and information on opportunistic algae eating crabs.
http://www.edmondswa.gov/crustaceans.html
Doves and pigeonsDoves and pigeons,
By Alaine Camfield,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about their habitat, life
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Eastern Oyster Eastern Oyster,
Bay Field Guide,
Chesapeake Bay Program,
Article with large image.
https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide...
Florida Manatee Fact SheetFlorida Manatee Fact Sheet,
Defenders of Wildlife,
Explains the problem of habitat loss to the Florida manatee and what Defenders of Wildlife is doing about it.
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wild...
Green Sea TurtleGreen Sea Turtle,
By Janel Crite,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, b
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Green Sea TurtlesGreen Sea Turtles,
SeeTurles.org,
Photos, facts & tidbits, distribution, and threats
http://www.seeturtles.org/988/green-turtle.html
Isopoda Isopoda,
Authored by Richard Brusca,
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,
Tree of Life Project
Photos (click to enlarge), labeled illustration, and information on its characteristics, habitats, feeding
http://tolweb.org/isopoda
ManateeManatee,
Enchanted Learning Software,
Information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
Mask limpetMask limpet,
Photo by Mary Jo Adams,
Beach Watchers, Washington State University,
Photos (click to enlarge) and brief description.
http://soundwaterstewards.org/ezidweb/animals/Tect...
Merten's chitonMerten's chiton,
Photo by Mary Jo Adams,
Beach Watchers, Washington State University,
Photo (click to enlarge) and brief description.
http://soundwaterstewards.org/ezidweb/animals/Lepi...
Molluscs - LimpetsMolluscs - Limpets,
by Keith Davey,
Learning Consultant - Media,
The University of Newcastle,
Labeled illustration and information on limpets.
http://www.mesa.edu.au/friends/seashores/limpets.h...
Northern kelp crabNorthern kelp crab,
By Jamie Aleska,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
ScallopScallop,
Enchantedlearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/inverteb...
Sea urchin, Wikipedia
Sea urchin
Wikipedia.org
Ecology
Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but can also feed on a wide range of invertebrates such as mussels, sponges, brittle stars and crinoids.[2] Sea urchin is one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_urchin
SpongesSponges,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustrations and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/inverteb...
Twin Horn Helmet CrabTwin Horn Helmet Crab,
What's That Fish?,
Photo and brief description.
http://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/helmet-crab/70
Weathervane ScallopWeathervane Scallop,
Alaska Department of Fish & Game,
A profile on the scallop that includes a description, life history, and more.
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...
West Indian ManateeWest Indian Manatee,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range,
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/manatee.htm
West Indian manateeWest Indian manatee,
By Helen Edwards,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifesp
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
West Indian Manatee West Indian Manatee,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range,
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/manatee.htm
What are Oysters?What are Oysters?
Written by Mary McMahon,
Wisegeek.com,
All-text article with images.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-oysters.htm
WHOI: Oceanus: A Torrent of Crabs Running to the SeaA Torrent of Crabs Running to the Sea,
Oceanus Magazine,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute,
"A student uncovers the natural history of a little-known species"
Visit the web site for good imag
http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do...