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They allow the exchange of gas as the water below them is too muddy with almost no air. This would also prevent the roots from rotting. The mangrove roots are also known as "breathing roots", which implies its function, to breath.

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What are the classification of mangroves?

Mangroves are classified into three main types based on their location within the intertidal zone: fringe mangroves grow along the shoreline, basin mangroves are located further inland in estuaries, and riverine mangroves inhabit riverbanks. Additionally, mangroves can be categorized by their characteristic species composition, such as red, black, and white mangroves, in different regions around the world.


Do people need sunlight to survive?

no they do not need sunlight to survive


What are estuaries plants?

The most widespread vegetation within estuaries are mangroves. Some examples of the mangroves that thrive in estuarine habitats are red mangroves, black mangroves, white mangroves, and salt marsh.


Do cells need water to survive?

YES!!! Cells DO need water to survive!


Difference between red black and white mangroves?

Red mangroves:-live in deepest salt-water of the three, going from a few inches to over a foot deep. -have large prop-roots, often times called "walking roots", with thick lenticels for gas exchange.-named "red" because they produce chemicals called tannins that turn the water and mud a rusty color.-leaves are broadly-elliptical and the largest of the three (about 3 to 5 inches long).-viviparous propagules can survive in salt water for over a year.Black mangroves:-live in a few inches of salt water, further inland than the Red mangroves. They can withstand higher levels of salt. -have pneumatophores, straw-like roots that stick out vertically from the mud for gas exchange.-named "black" because the older sections of the trunk and heartwood are blackish in color.-leaves are narrow-elliptical and are about 2 to 4 inches long. The leaves have salt crystals formed on the top side; this is an adaption to living in high salt concentrations.-viviparous propagules can survive in salt water for at least 4 months.White mangroves:-live farthest away from the water of the three, just above the water level that the black mangrove lives in. -sometimes have pneumatophores but they are usually less common. When pneumatophores are present they are usually less prominent than on the black.-named "white" because of the whitish appearance of the bark.-leaves are rounded elliptical, have two small glands at leaf base, and are more-yellow green in color.-viviparous propagules can survive in salt water for at least 1 month.

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What tree can survive in salt water?

Mangroves


Can mangroves survive in cold deserts?

Mangroves can not grow in any desert, hot or cold. They love to 'have wet feet' and can only survive where the soil is wet.


Can Mangroves survive in fresh water?

Mangroves are typically found in salty or brackish water, as they are adapted to tolerate high salinity levels. While some species of mangroves can survive in slightly lower salinity levels, they are not well-suited for purely freshwater environments.


How do mangroves breath?

Mangroves have specialized root structures called pneumatophores that protrude above the soil to absorb oxygen from the air. These pneumatophores transport the oxygen to the underground roots, allowing the mangroves to survive in waterlogged, anaerobic soils.


Where those mangrove survive?

Is your question, Where are mangroves located? Mangroves are generally located in low lying areas where fresh water and salt water meet, but not in a river setting, that is an estuary.


Where do mangroves get the energy they need to make their own food?

Energy


Are mangroves dogs?

Mangroves are not dogs. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in brackish water.


What do mangroves look like?

mangroves look like trees


Do mangroves need water?

If you don't keep your men watered, they won't be around long to have fun with.


What are facts about mangroves?

mangrove are only from Australia. that's why the call it mangroves


What are the classification of mangroves?

Mangroves are classified into three main types based on their location within the intertidal zone: fringe mangroves grow along the shoreline, basin mangroves are located further inland in estuaries, and riverine mangroves inhabit riverbanks. Additionally, mangroves can be categorized by their characteristic species composition, such as red, black, and white mangroves, in different regions around the world.


Why do we need to breath?

Because we need it to survive