Which of the following biomes is best characterized as an area that forms the narrow band along the coast that experiences a range of environmental conditions (including daily changes in sunlight, temperature, and water)
a) open ocean.
b) lakes.
c) coral reefs.
d) intertidal zones.

The answer is D.

Explanation:

The situation described in the question where an area that forms the narrow band along the coast and also experiences a wide range of conditions environmentally indicates to Intertidal Zones. These zones are located at places where the low and high tides mix in the parts of the ocen that is close to the land. This results in an environment that involves different types of habitats and a wide variety of species among them.

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as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

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