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Mangroves by Irene and Lorena

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2:B IRENE AND LORENA.

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Situation

Mangrove swamps are found along tropical seacoasts on both sides of the equator.

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Climate

Mangroves are wet forest with roots submerged in the water.

There are numerous species and provide protection against strong winds, waves caused by hurricanes and even tsunamis.

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Flora

Bruguiera gymnorrhizaKandelia candel

Flora in the mangroves can measure up to 15 m in height. Some species are:

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Avicennia germinans

Laguncularia racemosa

Rhizophora mangle

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Fauna

spider monkey

sea turtle

Caiman crocodilus fuscus

There are some animals that are endangered species due to the irrational hunt: lizards, manatee and several species of turtles

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mere

Dogfish

Pelicans

iguana

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"If there are no mangrove forests, the sea will have no meaning. It

would be like having a tree with no roots, for the mangroves are the

roots of the sea."