Biology
Behavioral Thermoregulation in Intertidal Zone Invertebrates
Quick fact
Some intertidal snails can choose to clamp onto a rock, sealing themselves in with mucus, and can lose up to 80% of their body water before death—a tolerance that lets them wait out lethal temperatures.
Why this is interesting
On a hot day, a rocky shore can feel like a frying pan—yet snails, crabs, and anemones survive there. How do they avoid being cooked?