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The proliferation of branches on trees in the Sunken Forest, Fire Island, New York. The enormous surface area of branches in this maritime forest is a result of the toxic effects of salt spray aerosols and provides an effective surface for trapping airborne nutrients. See page 60. [Henry W. Art, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts]


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Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)