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Mangrove Forests. Defining Characteristics. Saltwater-Land Transition Tropic & Sub-Tropic Regions. Stilt Roots. Adapted to Tides Slow the Flow of Sediments. Adaptations of Mangroves. Low Oxygen High Amounts of Salt Lack of Nutrients & Fresh Water. Importance of Mangrove Forests. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mangrove Forests
Defining Characteristics
• Saltwater-Land Transition• Tropic & Sub-Tropic Regions
Stilt Roots
• Adapted to Tides• Slow the Flow of Sediments
Adaptations of Mangroves• Low Oxygen• High Amounts of Salt• Lack of Nutrients & Fresh Water
Importance of Mangrove Forests• Unique Ecosystem
• Creation/Prevents Loss of Coastal Land
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