A littoral gastropod will have thickest shell when it is located at the?

High tide marks on a rock beach

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The correct option is A High tide marks on a rock beach
The correct answer is Option A
Littoral gastropods have thick shells at a high tide mark on a rocky beach to withstand the pressure and the friction created by the high tide zone and to prevent desiccation and for protection.

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