The mangrove species used in this study— Rhizophora stylosa (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

The mangrove species used in this study— Rhizophora stylosa

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The species used in this study—Rhizophora stylosa—produces propagules that can survive at sea for several months. They have the potential to make the journey on the currents between Iriomote and Okinawa main island.

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OIST

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