Question

What are the 5 characteristics of mangrove forest?

Answer 1

• Mangrove forests are found in the lands near the coastlines in the subtropical and tropical regions of the world.
• The roots of mangroves are developed to be exposed to air as the marshy swamps restrict the intake of oxygen.
• A mangrove forest is at the intersection of land and sea, and they support a wealth of life from flora to fauna to people
• The trees species can tolerate highly salt concentrated water.
• They have stilt roots/breathing roots that help them adapt to the harsh conditions.