Smithsonian Report, 1962. — Stephens 



Plate 3 



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1. Red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) have aerial roots dropping down from their branches 

 as well as the characteristic prop roots. Coon oysters are seen growing on parts of the 

 roots that are submerged at high tide. (Photo by the author.) 



2. \ forest of red mangroves {Rhizophora mangle) on Florida's Bisca}'nc i>ay at low tide. 



(Photo by the author.) 



