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Mangrove Swamps

Mangrove Swamps. By: Ethan Heagy. This is a map of where mangrove swamps are. Picture of F lorida everglades (mangrove swamp). Where the biome is normally found. Mangrove swamps are found near tropical seacoasts. Estuaries of large rivers, lagoons, bays, and tidal creeks.

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Mangrove Swamps

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  1. Mangrove Swamps By: Ethan Heagy

  2. This is a map of where mangrove swamps are.

  3. Picture of Florida everglades (mangrove swamp)

  4. Where the biome is normally found • Mangrove swamps are found near tropical seacoasts. • Estuaries of large rivers, lagoons, bays, and tidal creeks.

  5. Some animals are… • There are 220 species of fish, 181 species of birds, 18 species of mammals, and 24 species of reptiles and amphibians. • Saltwater crocs, Jabiru, Water Buffalo, Flamingo, Sea Snake, Flying Fox, Fiddler Crab, Great Egret, Mangrove Monitor, Mudskipper, Swamp Wallaby, Bees, and Roseate Spoonbill.

  6. Major Characteristics • They are shallow • They have mud flats • Brackish water • Lots of bacteria due to salt water and low oxygen

  7. Work Citied http://inchinapinch.com/hab_pgs/marine/mangrove/mangrove.htm www.coastal.gov.bb/.../MANGROVE_SWAMP_ECOSYSTEMS.doc http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=39

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