Tide Pool Creatures
This spiny creature moves slowly and has long arms.
Starfish
Tide pools are found near this large body of water.
Ocean
100 – This shell-covered creature sticks to rocks and closes up tight.
barnacle
Tide pools are easiest to see at this time.
Low tide
This creature has claws and walks sideway
Tide pools are often made when this happens to the tide.
Low Tide
Sea stars eat with their ______.
stomach
When the water is up high on the shore, it’s called this.
High Tide
This slippery animal has no bones and can squirt ink.
Octopus
Tide pool animals need to handle both air and water because the tide does this.
This soft, wavy creature stings with its tentacles.
sea anemone
True or False: Animals in tide pools stay dry all the time.
False
This hard-shelled creature moves slowly and carries its home on its back
Snail
Tide pools are usually found in this type of rocky area.
the intertidal zone
This animal can regrow a missing arm or leg.
sea star
Some animals close up tight or hide under rocks to stay wet during this tide.
High Tide
This creature has many legs and can roll into a ball if it feels scared
sea urchin
These two natural forces cause tides.
moon and the sun
This type of seaweed can trap tiny fish and keep pools cool.
kelp
Tide pools form between these two tide marks.
high tide line and low tide line