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| navigate by keyword : ecosystem estuary low mangrove tide water level exposing root systems exposes mudflats unique structures roots designed plants oxygen soil inhabitants land topography aerial aquatic background bay beach beautiful botanical botany branch coast coastal conservation ecological environment flora forest green landmark landscape leaf leaves marine natural nature ocean outdoor plant rainforest reflection reserve river riviera sand scene scenic seascape season shallow sky summer sun sunlight swamp travel tree tropic tropical vegetation wild wildlife |
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| At low tide in a mangrove estuary, the water level recedes, exposing the complex, tangled root systems of the mangrove trees. This exposes the mudflats and allows you to see the unique root structures like snorkel roots and stilt roots that are designed to help the plants take up oxygen in waterlogged soil. It is a critical period for both the ecosystem and its inhabitants, and it can reveal the land's topography beneath the water. |
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