12 Questions
Mangroves grow in ______ water/very salty soils.
salt
The ______ mangrove has numerous prop roots.
red
The ______ mangrove receives high tide water and can remain flooded for long periods of time.
black
The ______ roots of the black mangrove allow oxygen to diffuse into the plant roots.
pneumatophores
The ______ mangrove is more salt tolerant than buttonwood.
white
Buttonwood gets its name from the hard, leathery, ______-like seeds it produces.
button
Rising water temperatures can kill ______.
animals
The increase in ______ can cause eutrophication.
algae
The melting of ice caps can make swamp water more ______.
fresh
Oil spills and tar deposits can damage the ______ environment.
mangrove
Decomposing bacteria can break down leaves, creating a rich ______ source.
food
The roots of mangroves can trap ______ and help create new land.
sediment
Learn about the unique ecosystem of mangroves, which thrive in salt water and very salty soils. Discover how these plants dominate the coastlines in regions like the Bahamas and the Caribbean, and how they play a vital role in coastal protection. Explore the characteristics of red mangroves and their prop roots.
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