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... grasses and mangroves cannot tolerate being completely submerged , sea grass communities are able to colonize . Turtle and eel grass are examples of sea grasses in these areas . And in areas where no plants grow at all mud flats can be ...
... grasses and mangroves cannot tolerate being completely submerged , sea grass communities are able to colonize . Turtle and eel grass are examples of sea grasses in these areas . And in areas where no plants grow at all mud flats can be ...
Page 31
... grasses are able to take root in almost all of them . Similar to the sea grass communities that develop in the estuaries , the presence of these plants brings a measure of stability as their roots cling to shifting sand and mud ...
... grasses are able to take root in almost all of them . Similar to the sea grass communities that develop in the estuaries , the presence of these plants brings a measure of stability as their roots cling to shifting sand and mud ...
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... grass communities , 26 sea hares , 63 sea horses , 31 sea lettuce , 61 sea lions , 56-57 , 78 , 82 , 103 California , 20 Galapagos , 20 seals , 56-57 , 70 , 78 , 82 , 100 , 103 ringed , 100 , 103 Ross , 100 Weddell , 100 seamounts , 5 ...
... grass communities , 26 sea hares , 63 sea horses , 31 sea lettuce , 61 sea lions , 56-57 , 78 , 82 , 103 California , 20 Galapagos , 20 seals , 56-57 , 70 , 78 , 82 , 100 , 103 ringed , 100 , 103 Ross , 100 Weddell , 100 seamounts , 5 ...
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