"The Mississippi doesn't even come
close to the diversity of most big tropical rivers around the world." -
Moontanman
This does not mean that it does not play an integral role in the eco-system.
Collectivly, with it's tributaries, it actually drains more water than the
Amazon, as stated in the book "Native Roots" by: Jack Weatherford.
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This is true, lots of water does flow through the Mississippi but the fish
population is not anywhere near as diverse as the Amazon.
Michael Hissom
aurea mediocritas
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