mangroves
Mangroves are trees that live in salt water. They grow a lot of roots deep in the water, which helps them to resist flooding.
The mangroves are a valuable part of the ecosystem, because they help to absorb the salt water.
Mangroves are trees that live in salt water. They grow a lot of roots deep in the water, which helps them to resist flooding.
The mangroves are a valuable part of the ecosystem, because they help to absorb the salt water.
noun
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
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The vegetation of the wetland ecosystem is dominated by species of mangroves.
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This includes the mangrove and the planted forests.
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It borders the largest mangrove forest in the world.
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The Sundarbans delta is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
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This is an overview of the mangrove forest from the viewing tower.
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The Sundarbans delta is home to the largest mangrove forest in the world.
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The river's delta contains the largest mangrove forest in the world.
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The mangrove is the predominant form of vegetation.
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Part of the perimeter of the island is covered with mangroves.
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The name refers to the mangrove wood found there.