Tidal course

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A tidal course is any elongated indentation or valley in a wetland originated by tidal processes, or having another origin, along which water flows pumped by tidal influence. A tidal course creates a system for its ecosystem that circulates water, sediments, organic matter, nutrient, and pollutants.^[1]

A tidal course is a general denomination that includes a series of indentations within a wide spectrum of sizes (width, length, and depth) and with at least two levels of inundation. Examples of tidal courses are , , , tidal creeks and tidal channels. The first three are small features that normally do not contain water even during neap low tide, whereas creeks and channels have water permanently. A tidal course is essential to the surrounding flora and fauna because they provide protection, nutrients, a place to reproduce, and a habitat for juvenile species before they go into the ocean.^[2]

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