Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 40.2, Problem 3MC
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The reason that the damage to estuaries especially devastating.
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The plants in the estuaries are loosely bounded with the soil and prevent the flow of salt water in other river or stream. The estuaries are helpful in preventing the soil erosion.
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