Burrowing crabs bring beneficial bacteria to mangroves - EurekAlert

Fiddler crabs and other burrowing creatures could support the future of nutrient-deficient soils of dried-up mangroves.

image: When fiddler crabs burrow into mangrove soils, they help to distribute nutrients and beneficial bacteria throughout the soil, as well as positively impacting soil salinity and pH.view more  C… [+3375 chars]

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