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The smell in mangroves is caused by the decomposition of organic matter, such as fallen leaves and detritus, in the waterlogged and anaerobic soil. This decomposition process produces gases like methane and hydrogen sulfide which contribute to the characteristic smell of mangrove ecosystems.

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