a short note on mangrove forests
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A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, mainly between latitudes 25° N and 25° S. The total mangrove forest area of the world in 2000 was 137,800 square kilometres (53,200 sq mi), spanning 118 countries and territories.[1]
Mangroves are salt tolerant trees, also called halophytes, and are adapted to life in harsh coastal conditions. They contain a complex salt filtration system and complex root system to cope with salt water immersion and wave action. They are adapted to the low oxygen (anoxic) conditions of waterlogged mud.
Mangroves are salt tolerant trees, also called halophytes, and are adapted to life in harsh coastal conditions. They contain a complex salt filtration system and complex root system to cope with salt water immersion and wave action. They are adapted to the low oxygen (anoxic) conditions of waterlogged mud.
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In coastal regions where the sea water mixes with
freshwater,mangrove forests that are salt tolerant,grow. Mangrove forests are one of the most productive and biodiverse wetlands on Earth
freshwater,mangrove forests that are salt tolerant,grow. Mangrove forests are one of the most productive and biodiverse wetlands on Earth
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Mangroves are salt resistant forest ecosystem of tropical and subtropical inters tidal areas.They are reserves of large variety of plants and animal species.These forests grows in area of high temperature, high humidity and high rainfall.
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