Salt marsh formation G1
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- Created on: 21-04-14 17:07
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- Salt marsh formation
- 4. level of mud rises, less frequently covered by water
- 2. mud begins to break the surface to form mudflats
- 3. cordgrass; long roots prevent it from being swept away from waves
- 1. begins with just mud & salt in sheltered part of coastline
- 5. conditions become less harsh as rainwater washes salt & decomposing plant matter
- 6. improves fertility of the new forming soil
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