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The protection provided by mangrove rainforest like quality can

Summary: The protection provided by mangrove rainforest like quality can be seen above and below the water line Mangrove trees ability to capture and hold nutrients no doubt contributes to the diversity of mangrove habitats These habitats play host to a wide range of flora and fauna that includes medicinal plants and wide range of animals from nematodes insects to migratory birds and large mammals Mastaller 1997 Migratory birds find a fruitful layover in mangrove systems as they stop to rest and refuel on mollusks oysters and many different species of fish Saenger 2002 Below the surface many species of fish and shrimp raise their young in the relative safety of the mangrove root system Fish and crustaceans are frequently associated with structurally complex habitats that provide a refuge from predators Ellis and Bell 2004 Image Search Content inclusion

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