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M angrove forests thrive near the
mouths of large rivers where river deltas
Unique
Characteristics of A provide lots of sediment (sand and
mangrove tree mud). Mangrove roots collect sediments
and slow the water's flow, helping to
Conditions in a protect the coastline and preventing
mangrove ecosystem erosion. 

`Over time, the roots can collect enough

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Organisms found in the the coastline further out.
mangrove ecosystem

Mangrove forests are teeming with life.

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Importance of mangrove
ecosystem fishing cats all make the mangrove
home. Mangroves provide a safe haven
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crustaceans, and shellfish.

Mangrove
Ecosystem Module
by
Mark Dave Aguillon
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Unique
Characteristics of A
mangrove tree
 Mangrove is from a Portuguese
word for tree (mangue) and an
English word for a stand of
trees (grove)
 Trees and shrubs that grow in
saline coastal habitats in the
tropics and subtropics;
 They grow in loose, wet soils,
salt water, and are periodically
submerged by tidal flows;
 Their distribution throughout
the world is affected by
climate, salinity of the water,
fluctuation of the tides, type of
soil.
 Mangrove trees have specific
characteristics - tough root
systems, special bark and leaf
structures and other unique
adaptations to enable them to
survive in their habitat's harsh
conditions
Evergreen plants with thick leathery
leaves designed to minimize
transpiration.
Viviparous germination where the seed
germinates on the tree and falls down in
the germinating condition with a long
radicle- characteristic of
Rhizophoraceae .
Root system has many unique types of
roots.
1. Stilt-roots, - looping roots arise from
the trunk and lower branches
2. Pneumatophores -Erect roots that are
extensions of the underground root
system. These roots are exposed at least
part of the day and not submerged
underwater, the root system can obtain
oxygen in an otherwise anaerobic
substrate.
3. Root knees. - horizontal roots growing
vertically upwards and forming loops
downwards to resemble a bent knee.
4. Plank Roots - wavy, snake-like roots
that radiate outwards from the trunk
base.
 Conditions in a
mangrove
ecosystem
1. Intertidal ecosystem; anaerobic environment; plants able to
tolerate high salinity.

2. High productivity; place where sediment is collected.

3. Allows organic matter to be transported to other system eg.

Coral reefs and sea grass; via the flushing action of the waves.

4. The mangroves leaves, use the sunlight and convert carbon

dioxide to other organic compounds via photosynthesis.

5. Carbon absorbed by plants via photosynthesis and nutrients

from the soil will be converted to raw materials for the
growth of the plants.

6. The living and dead mangrove leaves together with the

roots will produce carbon and nutrients to be used by other
organisms in the ecosystem.
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Animals found in the
mangrove ecosystem

Mangrove snake 

Pelican in mangroves Mexico.

Shrimp

Crab
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Importance of
mangrove ecosystem

Habitats, nurseries, and nesting sites.

Root systems –harbor many organisms that trap and
cycle nutrients and other chemicals.
Contribute to higher water quality.
Protect shorelines from erosion.

Food--- edible fruits and honey from flowers of

some species. River mangrove—source of best honey.

Medicines- Treatment of skin disorders and sores

including leprosy. Headaches, rheumatism,
snakebites, boils, ulcers, diarrhea, and many more
conditions are traditionally treated with mangrove
plants.

Hard wood -- used for boat building and cabinet

timber.
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Answer this cute test.
Put an x mark what can’t be
find in the mangrove
ecosystem.