Mangroves represent :

Epiphytic vegetation

Salt-tolerant vegetation

Floodplain vegetation

Playa vegetation

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Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in coastal intertidal zones. They are adapted to unique conditions, including low-oxygen soil and high salinity levels (brackish or saltwater). Their ability to tolerate and thrive in saline environments is a defining characteristic. Therefore, mangroves represent salt-tolerant vegetation.

– 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.

Mangrove ecosystems are vital coastal habitats, providing ecological services such as coastal protection against erosion and storms, serving as nursery grounds for various marine species, and sequestering carbon. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

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