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There are many kinds of living things at the beach

Photo of a New Zealand half crab, Petrolisthes elongates in sand

In spite of the range of conditions at beaches, there is an amazing biodiversity present. Living organisms have adapted to and colonised every available ecological niche.

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Image: Stalk-eyed mud crab, Public domain.

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