Characteristics of Mangrove forests
- The trees are evergreen because of high rainfall received throughout the year.
- Trees have broad leaves to get rid of excess water.
- Trees have aeria1/silt roots to support the stout trunks and keep them grow above the water level for respiration.
- They are hard wood trees because they take long to mature.
- Trees have dense bushy stands because of hot- wet conditions and ample supplies of nutrients.
- Have belts of various species that grow parallel to the shore.
- Have grey leathery foliage that appears to float on the water.
- Trees have short stumpy trunks in low tidal waters.
- Trees have medium height due to ample supply of sunlight
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