A lab is testing the salt tolerance of three plant species. The researchers attempt to grow the plants using soil with increasing amounts of salt. They find that two of the species show increased growth when salt is added to the soil. Based on these data, where might these two species of plants be found?

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Estuaries are areas where freshwater mixes with saltwater, often leading to varying levels of salinity. Plants that show increased growth with added salt may naturally thrive in such environments, indicating a tolerance or preference for brackish conditions found in estuaries.

A Lab Is Testing the Salt Tolerance of Three Plant