1.Red mangroves are easily identified by their specialized roots called
rhizophores
peg legs
prop roots
knees
2. In the mangroves of Australia, what large reptile may be found hunting for large crabs, birds and mammals.
Alligator
Great white shark
Barracuda
Salt water crocodile
3. The mangroves are the only home to a very interesting fish which buries in the mud at high tide and climbs trees and feeds on crabs. What is the name of this fish?
mudskipper
mudhopper
lung fish
tree climber
4. Crabs are a very common part of the mangrove ecosystem with over 60 species found. One very recognizable species has a large claw that it waves around to attract mates. What crab is this?
mud crab
mangrove crab
fiddler crab
leef eater crab
5. Mangroves are important ecosystems because
they prevent coastal erosion
they trap sediments
they trap excess nutrients from agricultural runoff
all of the above
2007-12-12
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