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What are the ecological functions of mangroves?

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Mangroves maintain coastal water quality by abiotic and biotic retention,removal, and cycling of nutrients, pollutants,and particulate matter from land- based sources, filtering these materials from water before they reach seaward coral reef and seagrass habitats
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