Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the intertidal zone of tropical and subtropical coastlines. They are halophytes (salt-tolerant) and possess unique adaptations like prop roots, pneumatophores, and salt-excreting leaves to survive in challenging conditions.
Which one among the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Mangrove?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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Answer: B. Mangrove habitat obstructs the growth and es‐ tablishment of other organisms
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