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Field Guide

Selected References and Links

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Bembridge (moderately sheltered)

Parkmore (very exposed)

Clachan Sound (very sheltered)

Transects

Bembridge (moderately sheltered)

Parkmore (very exposed)

Clachan Sound (very sheltered)

Abiotic Factors

THE FACTOR COMPLEX

Atmospheric Gases

Wind

Fire

Solar Radiation (Light, Day Length etc.)

Temperature (air and water)

Relative Humidity of the Atmosphere

Slope (Aspect)

Chemistry of the Water

Parent Rock Type

Salinity

Wave Action

Some experiments and observations

1. Limpet studies

2. Competition in Barnacles

3. Dog Whelk studies