Supralittoral

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    situated in the region of low-lying land nearest the shore.
Noun
  1. 1
    The region of low-lying land closest to the shore, but subject to seasonal or occasional flooding; in marine environments, usually excluding the intertidal zone.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From supra- + littoral.

Etymology 2

From supra- + littoral.

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