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    Natural Habitats at FMEL

    trees and bushes along sandy road through a hammock area

    road going through overhanging oak trees Hammocks
    low bushes with few trees

    Florida Scrub

    mnagrove trees and its roots Mangrove Forest
    small island in the indian river lagoon with low bushes Spoil Islands
    flooded area of the forest Freshwater Wetlands
    diagram of impoundment structures Impoundments

    Indian River Laggon

    Shallow water body that is separated from the ocean by a barrier

    Plant Species List

    Seagrass Beds

    Seagrass beds are one of the most important habitats of the IR Lagoon

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