Question

what are the characteristic features of tidal forests​

Answer 1

Answer:

there are two characteristic features of tidal forest they are

1-They can grow in salty water

2-Trunks of these trees are supported by slit like roots

Answer 2

MANGROVE FORESTS

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Mangrove forests grown inter-tidal coastlines, meaning every 24 hours, they are inundated by sea water.

2. The trees have high salt tolerance, Fosses aerial Roots to collect-oxygen.

3. Live in the harsh and unpredictable interference between Land and Sea.

4. Vivipary is usual.

5. Moreover less dense evergreen Forests.

6. Very low average height, often only 2-3 meter.

7. The best patches reach 6-7 height.

8. Mangroves have specially adapted Aerial and Salt filtering Roots and salt existing leaves that enable them to occupy the saline wetlands where other plant cannot survive.

9. The accessible parts are much grazed and topped for fodder and firewood.

10. Lenticels are present on the stem and PNEUMATOPEHORES on the Roots to make the desired oxygen for the growth of mangrove Forests being growing in salty sea water.

11. The Mangrove Forests litter consisting mainly of fallen leaves and branches provide Nutrients for marine Environment and nursery ground for Juvenile Fish, Crabs, Shrimps and mollusks.

12. Mangrove forest are also prime nesting and migratory sites for hundreds of birds and animals species.

13. Mangroves are also useful in treating effluent as the plant absorb excess nitrates and phosphates thereby preventing contaminated of nearshore waters.

14. Mangroves are principal coastal features of Tropical and Sub-Tropical Climates.

15. Mangrove are currently characterised as on open Ecosystem.

16. The Coastal track in Pakistan carries mangrove forests in varying densities of qualities.