* Estuary: A partly enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
Estuaries are important habitats for a wide variety of organisms, including:
* Fish: Many fish species use estuaries as breeding grounds, nurseries, and feeding areas.
* Birds: Estuaries provide important food sources and nesting sites for birds, including wading birds, shorebirds, and waterfowl.
* Invertebrates: Estuaries are home to a diverse array of invertebrates, such as crabs, shrimp, oysters, and clams.
* Plants: Salt marshes, mangroves, and seagrass beds are important plant communities found in estuaries.
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