Many species of aquatic snails secrete a slime and are adapted to live in coastal regions. Rather than swim, they move along the ocean floor in shallow water, wedging themselves into crevices or burrowing into sand. What could happen to these snails if they did not have these adaptations?
A) Constant wave action could cause the snail body temperature to increase.
B) Constant wave action could wash the snails into the open ocean.
C) Exposure to air at low tide could cause snails to lose access to oxygen.
D) Exposure to air at low tide could prevent the snails from consuming seaweed.