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Mangrove Swamps are wetlands that are found in tropical and subtropical regions. Mangrove swamps are characterized by "salt loving trees" and many other shrubs and plants living itidal waters.

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In the United States, only three species of mangrove grow: red, black, and white mangroves. Red Mangrove is easily recognized by its distinctive arching roots. Black Mangrove which often grows more inland, has root projections called pneumatophores, which help to supply the plant with air in submerged soils. White Mangroves often grow even farther inland with no outstanding root structures.

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In North America, these swamps are located from the souther tip of Florida all the way down to Texas.

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Since the swamps are replenished . with nutrients transported by fresh water runoff from the land and flushed by flow of the tides, they support a bursting population of bacteria and other decomposers and filter feeders. Many creatures, like protozoa, barnacles, and oysters, feed the fish , shrimp, birds, and endangered crocodiles.