Fill in the Blanks MangrovesOnline version Select the correct word to fill in the blank. by Virtual School Bahamas 1 Mangroves are found along the coast and in swampy areas with brackish and water . The common types of mangroves found locally are red mangroves , black mangroves , white mangroves and buttonwood . Each type of mangrove has a special role to play in the ecosystem . mangroves live in water along the shoreline . They have thick prop roots that trap debris and mud . They help to prevent from flowing inland , and this helps to reduce flooding . mangroves live in shallower salty water . They are surrounded by thin breathing roots . mangroves usually live in brackish water . They have thick , knobby breathing roots . lives near the sea on rocks and beaches . They have no prop or breathing roots . Mangrove ecosystems serve as an important source of nutrients and nurseries for young fish and as to many animals such as crabs and . In The Bahamas , mangroves are referred to as " flats " , " swamp " and " swash " .
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