Which one among the following is NOT a characteristic feature of

Which one among the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Mangrove?

They are intertidal forested wetlands

Mangrove habitat obstructs the growth and establishment of other organisms

They dominate river deltas, lagoons and estuaries

They are highly salt tolerant

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021

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While the specific conditions of mangrove habitats (salinity, low oxygen) do exclude many non-adapted organisms, mangroves themselves provide structure, habitat, and resources that *support* the growth and establishment of a specialized community of organisms adapted to these conditions (e.g., certain fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, epiphytes). Therefore, it is not accurate to say the habitat broadly “obstructs the growth and establishment of *other* organisms” as it facilitates a diverse, albeit specialized, ecosystem.

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.

Mangrove ecosystems are intertidal forested wetlands, often found in estuaries, lagoons, and river deltas. They play crucial ecological roles as nurseries for marine life, coastal protection against erosion and storm surges, and carbon sequestration.

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