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Figure 2. Increase in protein percentages in two marsh plants ( Juncus 

 roeiTierianus and Spartina alterni flora ) and one mangrove plant 

 ( Rhizophora" mangle ) at various stages of decomposition. (From 

 de la Cruz, 1973). 



