Characteristic of mangrove forest - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Consider the following statements related to mangrove
1. Often mangrove vegetation grows so thickly that little else can grow underneath them
2. Mangrove is used to refer both to the tree and to the ecosystem.
3. Mangrove tree grow only in salt water
Which of the above statements are true? - Published on 06 May 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
ANSWER: 1,2
Although mangrove trees are adapted to grow in salt water, they require regular flushing with freshwater. They will die if immersed in saltwater all the time.
