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.....Barrier
islands such as Folly, contain some very interesting species of plant
life. The flora of these islands must be able to survive the very harsh
conditions of the beach environment. High winds, salt spray, and low moisture
levels are just a few of the problems these plants must face. The beach
face is by far the most harsh on the barrier island, with the land becoming
more suitable for plant life as one moves inward.
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Using
information such as, types of flora present, soil, and environmental
conditions, we can divide the island into different zones. The image
below shows the profile of a barrier island from the surf zone to
the maritime forest.
Place your mouse over the different areas in the profile below to
see its name appear in the box to the right. Then click on the area
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The
image below shows the profile of a barrier island from the maritime
forest to the salt marsh.
Place your mouse over the different
areas in the profile below to see its name appear in the box to
the right. Then click on the area to learn more about the types
of plants that live there.
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Where
Do You Live? The activity is available
in Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf) format.
Wetland
Transect Activity
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