What kind of habitat is an estuary?

Estuaries are a type of habitat where the sea meets large lakes. Estuaries represent the transition between freshwater and marine environments and are influenced by both aquatic realms. Salinity levels are indicative of the position within the mixing zones of an estuary.

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