I. trispinosa are usually found in fine sand beaches, such as those formed by silt deposits.
These river islands grew from silt deposits that attracted seeds.
Researchers have estimated that beneficial silt deposits in the valley began about 10,000 years ago.
Many of the state's oysters were killed by the hurricane's huge silt deposits.
They also prevent regular silt deposits, as they have increased the speed of the rivers.
Once a lush and green area from the high amounts of silt deposit, the plentiful ecosystem has now all but disappeared.
The silt deposits left by the river have contributed greatly to the fertility of the farm.
The soil will be better down here because of all the silt deposits from old floods.
A reduced current has raised silt deposits and caused flooding upriver.
There's never been an ocean here to lay down silt deposits and have them turn into rock layers over the years.