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Biodiversity hotspots

Mussel reefs are biodiversity hot spots infographic.

Biogenic habitats support areas of exceptionally high biodiversity and an abundance of other organisms. Kuku (green-lipped mussels) are one example of a biogenic habitat that supports many other species.

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