How mangrove ecosystem differs from marine ecosystem ☺
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A mangrove ecosystem is found in the coastal area. It comprises of mangrove trees hence, derive the name as mangrove ecosystem. The mangrove trees are adapted to avoid harsh salt conditions. The water of the marine ecosystem is brackish and the plants and animals are tolerated to saline conditions. The mangrove trees accumulate salt near the leaves which are old. The salt is removed when the leaves are shed. The roots avoid the uptake of salt along with water to certain extent. They also exhibit pneumatophores which are specialized structures present at subsurface of soil which contains air pores to allow intake oxygen in low oxygenated areas. The mangrove trees avoids the opening of their stomata to prevent the loss of freshwater.
Difference between mangrove and marine ecosystem
Explanation:
Mangrove ecosystem-
- Mangroves ecosystem contain highly diversified life forms as it links the freshwater and marine ecosystem.
- Mangroves are restricted to tropical and subtropical areas.
- They are highly sensitive to cold.
- It is called as central of health of different ecosystems that is the home of different algae, mollusks,insects, mammals, reptiles and birds.
- They are also called as shoreline ecosystem or estuary ecosystem
- It contain inter tidal coastal area that lies between the high and low tide line.
Marine ecosystem-
- It contain high salt content and the home for many life forms.
- It contain estuary, shoreline estuary and salt water wetland.
- It is the most prevalent ecosystem that are home for different species of animals.
- It contain different zones like Inter tidal, abyssal, pelagic and benthic.