Image: Fossil Mangrove Roots, Wadi Hitan
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Description: Mangroves were a key part of the estuarian ecosystem in the wadi 40 million years ago. This strata extends over many hectares and most of the whale skeletons are adjacent to it.
Title: Fossil Mangrove Roots, Wadi Hitan
Credit: Fossil Mangrove Roots, Wadi Hitan
Author: Tom Horton from Shanghai, China
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