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... oxygen from the atmosphere , not the water . The sprawling roots of the mangroves are small shadowy worlds filled with life . The large roots provide attachment sites for anemones , hydroids , sea squirts , and sponges , while the ...
... oxygen from the atmosphere , not the water . The sprawling roots of the mangroves are small shadowy worlds filled with life . The large roots provide attachment sites for anemones , hydroids , sea squirts , and sponges , while the ...
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... oxygen into their pools . The pools at low tide become acidic from the presence of excess carbon dioxide given off by ani- mal respiration . This dramatically alters their pH . Why would a midday low tide be particularly difficult for ...
... oxygen into their pools . The pools at low tide become acidic from the presence of excess carbon dioxide given off by ani- mal respiration . This dramatically alters their pH . Why would a midday low tide be particularly difficult for ...
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... oxygen that make up the molecule . Global wind patterns carry the pollutants to the poles where they concentrate , thus intensifying their dan- gers . Most nations have agreed to stop using CFC's by the year 2000 , but the damage will ...
... oxygen that make up the molecule . Global wind patterns carry the pollutants to the poles where they concentrate , thus intensifying their dan- gers . Most nations have agreed to stop using CFC's by the year 2000 , but the damage will ...
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