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4.7. MANGROVES

Mangroves are the characteristic littoral plant formation of tropical and subtropical sheltered coastlines.

Mangroves are trees and bushes growing below the high water level of spring tides which exhibits remarkable capacity for salt water tolerance. - FAO .


 

4.7.1. Characteristics of mangroves4.7.2. Mangrove profile in India4.7.3. Role of mangroves4.7.4. Threat