In a chapter on ecosystem, we had studied about the mangrove ecosystems. In what way it is different from marine ecosystem?

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Mangrove Ecosystem Marine Ecosystem
Mangrove ecosystem is the ecosystem that is found in swampy or marshy areas. The marine ecosystem is a type of ecosystem that is found in aquatic areas.
Its a type of marine ecosystem. It is a type of aquatic ecosystem.
They have specialized roots called pneumatophores for the purpose of breathing without the intake of salt. They are used to respire in salty conditions and have roots for absorption.
The roots of mangroves store and accumulate heavy metals. The roots cannot hold any sediments or heavy metals.
They are found mostly in estuaries, lagoons, swamps etc. They are mostly found in oceans, deep seas, salty marshes etc.

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Q49. Consider the following Statements regarding Mangroves:

1. The mangrove ecosystems constitute a symbiotic link or bridge between terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the maximum mangrove cover of India.

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Mangrove Ecosystem	Marine Ecosystem
Mangrove ecosystem is the ecosystem that is found in swampy or marshy areas.	The marine ecosystem is a type of ecosystem that is found in aquatic areas.
Its a type of marine ecosystem.	It is a type of aquatic ecosystem.
They have specialized roots called pneumatophores for the purpose of breathing without the intake of salt.	They are used to respire in salty conditions and have roots for absorption.
The roots of mangroves store and accumulate heavy metals.	The roots cannot hold any sediments or heavy metals.
They are found mostly in estuaries, lagoons, swamps etc.	They are mostly found in oceans, deep seas, salty marshes etc.