A Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagule emerges from the fruiting body. After a period of growth the propagule will drop off the parent tree and be dispersed by the surrounding water. Playa Isabela, Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador

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Michael Grant

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Ecuador Galapagos Galápagos Isabela Playa Isabela Puerto Villamil Red Mangrove Rhizophora mangle barndigital embryonic development fruit fruiting body hydrochory hypocotyl island islands mangle rojo mangrove plant plants precocious germination propagation propagule propagules seed seedling seeds viviparous vivipary water dispersal

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Ecuador and Galapagos