
Mangrove Forests of the World in 2000

World mangrove distribution
Pneumatophores penetrate the sand surrounding a mangrove tree.
Short video of a mangrove in Brazil
A forestlike habitat found in the tropics along muddy coasts and river mouths. It is formed by mangrove trees, which are adapted to grow with their roots immersed in saltwater. Mangrove swamps are an important area of breeding seabirds, herons and egrets[1].
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- ^ Frances, Peter; et al. (2007). Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN 1564582957.
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