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Mangroves grow in ______ water/very salty soils.
Mangroves grow in ______ water/very salty soils.
salt
The ______ mangrove has numerous prop roots.
The ______ mangrove has numerous prop roots.
red
The ______ mangrove receives high tide water and can remain flooded for long periods of time.
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.
The ______ roots of the black mangrove allow oxygen to diffuse into the plant roots.
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The ______ mangrove is more salt tolerant than buttonwood.
The ______ mangrove is more salt tolerant than buttonwood.
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Buttonwood gets its name from the hard, leathery, ______-like seeds it produces.
Buttonwood gets its name from the hard, leathery, ______-like seeds it produces.
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Rising water temperatures can kill ______.
Rising water temperatures can kill ______.
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The increase in ______ can cause eutrophication.
The increase in ______ can cause eutrophication.
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The melting of ice caps can make swamp water more ______.
The melting of ice caps can make swamp water more ______.
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Oil spills and tar deposits can damage the ______ environment.
Oil spills and tar deposits can damage the ______ environment.
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Decomposing bacteria can break down leaves, creating a rich ______ source.
Decomposing bacteria can break down leaves, creating a rich ______ source.
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The roots of mangroves can trap ______ and help create new land.
The roots of mangroves can trap ______ and help create new land.
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