coastallineages
Coastalineages is a term used in evolutionary biology and paleontology to describe lineages of organisms that have adapted to and predominantly inhabit coastal environments. These lineages often exhibit specialized traits that allow them to thrive in the dynamic and fluctuating conditions found at the interface of land and sea, such as tidal zones, estuaries, and intertidal rocky shores. Such adaptations can include tolerance to salinity changes, resistance to wave action, specialized feeding mechanisms for intertidal prey, or unique reproductive strategies adapted to coastal life cycles.
The study of coastalineages can provide insights into the processes of speciation and adaptation. As coastal