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Mangrove roots provide an underwater habitat for many marine species.

Slideshow

Mangroves: Photos of Plants and Animals

September 2014

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This male dancing fiddler crab (Uca terpsichores) has built a sand “hood” at the entrance to his burrow, which he hopes will attract females to his humble abode—as if that big beautiful claw of his weren't enough!

Article

The Design of a Beautiful Weapon

September 2013

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A screenshot from the video showing a fiddler crab with a large claw.

Video

Claws Out: Fiddler Crabs Do Battle

September 2013

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