Question

estuaries are wetlands that form near the mouths of rivers along ocean coastlines. many trees fail in estuaries, but mangroves are an exception. mangroves are common in tropical estuaries, especially the everglades of southern florida. they thrive in the everglades because they tolerate much greater salinity levels than other plants do. they also have prop roots that support their weight in the everglades soil. the soil is wet and spongy, and often is covered in water. while the adaptations of mangroves are ideal for the everglades, they are less useful for other tropical regions, such as tropical rain forests. they can survive in these regions, but are less common there. consider the following claim: \abiotic factors help determine the populations of an ecosystem.\ evaluate this claim using the mangroves of the estuaries of the florida everglades as evidence. then discuss how a biotic factor could affect the mangrove population.

Explanation:

Abiotic factors like salinity and soil type in the Everglades estuaries allow mangroves to thrive as they tolerate high salinity and have roots for the wet - spongy soil. Biotic factors such as herbivores eating mangrove seedlings or competition with other plant species for resources could affect the mangrove population.

Answer:

Abiotic factors in the Everglades estuaries, such as high salinity and wet - spongy soil, support mangrove populations as mangroves are adapted to these conditions. Biotic factors like herbivory on seedlings or competition with other plants could impact the mangrove population.