- Mangroves are coastal plants. - They are adapted to survive in saline or brackish water. - They possess specialized physiological adaptations to deal with salt, waterlogged soil, and tidal fluctuations.
Mangroves represent :
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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