Main Body
Mangroves are salt tolerant, evergreen vegetation found along tropical & subtropical coastlines thriving in intertidal zones. India has the 4th largest mangrove cover in the world. Fig: Mangrove regions in India showing Guy of Kutch, Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Pichanuram, Gulf of Mannar, Nellaikuppam. Geographical factors influencing mangrove growth: 1. Salinity levels - mangroves thrive in brackish waters. 2. Sediments & fluvial alluvial deposits in deltaic regions eg. Mahanadi & Bhitarkanika region. 3. Tropical & sub tropical climate provide optimal flourishing conditions - along with humidity & adequate rainfall (~200cm).
Diagram
Map of India showing mangrove regions including Guy of Kutch, Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Pichanuram, Gulf of Mannar, and Nellaikuppam
Open original scan
Page 40
DISHA DHANKHAR
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
Mangrove ecosystems and geographical factors
88
Total words
1
Paragraphs
technical
Tone