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Mangrove Forests

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.

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Mangrove Forests

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  1. Mangrove Forests

  2. Defining Characteristics • Saltwater-Land Transition • Tropic & Sub-Tropic Regions

  3. Stilt Roots • Adapted to Tides • Slow the Flow of Sediments

  4. Adaptations of Mangroves • Low Oxygen • High Amounts of Salt • Lack of Nutrients & Fresh Water

  5. Importance of Mangrove Forests • Unique Ecosystem • Creation/Prevents Loss of Coastal Land

  6. Questions?

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