What adaptations do intertidal organisms in tide pools exhibit to cope with fluctuating salinity and temperature?

• A. Only anaerobic respiration.
• B. Constant high salinity tolerance.
• C. Tolerant osmoregulation strategies, flexible respiration, shell closures or mucus, burrowing during exposure, rapid movement to avoid desiccation, and feeding during immersion.
• D. No adaptation.

Answer: (C)