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... areas of reef . However , recent studies show that when large herbivores like the parrotfish are prevented from feeding along an area of reef , the coral can be choked to death by the growth of algal mats which the normal grazing of the ...
... areas of reef . However , recent studies show that when large herbivores like the parrotfish are prevented from feeding along an area of reef , the coral can be choked to death by the growth of algal mats which the normal grazing of the ...
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... areas closest to the ocean , where marsh 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 ...
... areas closest to the ocean , where marsh 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 ...
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... areas that are predominantly fresh water . Ideally suited to float and feed , these birds gather aquatic vegetation ( usually algae ) with their shoveling beaks . ◇ Name the aspects of a bird's body that are important in determining ...
... areas that are predominantly fresh water . Ideally suited to float and feed , these birds gather aquatic vegetation ( usually algae ) with their shoveling beaks . ◇ Name the aspects of a bird's body that are important in determining ...
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