Mangrove Forests
-Found in low lying muddy coasts of tropical seas with shallow salty waters.
Areas
1. Along the east coast of Africa.
2. Near the estuary of Amazon River in S. America.
Characteristics
- Dominated by mangrove trees and 30 other species of trees.
-Mangrove trees have special roots which are partly aerial to aid breathing. Some grow horizontally and then vertically downwards into mud while some grow horizontally in mud and bend upwards to aid breathing and others have net work of roots resembling stilts.
Uses of mangrove Forests
1. Mangrove trees provide tannin used for tanning leather.
2. Mangrove poles are used for building and construction because they are very strong.
3. Mangrove trees are also used for firewood.
4. Mangrove forests are habitats for marine life used for tourist attraction
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