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Found in tropical and subtropical regions Largest and most diverse mangrove ecosystems are found in the Indo-Pacific, where reefs are the most numerous.

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2 Found in tropical and subtropical regions Largest and most diverse mangrove ecosystems are found in the Indo-Pacific, where reefs are the most numerous and extensive. How do you think mangroves play in this role? Only 3 species of mangroves found in Southern Florida.

3 How can we tell them apart? To be a true mangrove, a few conditions must be met: 1. Salt filtration/excretion 2. Viviparous 3.Oxygen intake (lenticels or pneumatophores)

4 Red Mangrove Rhizophora mangle

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6 Black Mangrove Avicennia germinans

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8 White Mangrove Laguncularia racemosa

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15 Zonation of Mangroves

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17 Pollution Deforestation


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