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Intertidal

The area of the shore that is covered by water at high tide and exposed to air at low tide.

Invertebrate

An animal that doesn’t have a backbone, such as insects, spiders, worms, crabs and slugs.

Infiltration

The natural passage of rain into the soil where it falls.

Irreplaceable habitat

Irreplaceable habitat, if destroyed, is very difficult (or takes a significant time) to restore, recreate or replace because of its age, uniqueness, species diversity or rarity.

IUCN

International Union for Conservation of Nature

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