Give a brief description of the Mangrove Forests

CBSE Class 9 CBSE Class 9 Social Science
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Give a brief description of the Mangrove Forests.
Answer:

  • The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides.
  • Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of plants submerged under water.
  • The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Kaveri and the Krishna are covered with such vegetation.
  • In the Ganga-Brahmputra delta, Sundari trees are found which provide durable hard timber.
  • Palm, coconut, keora, agar also grow in some parts of the delta.
  • The Royal Bengal Tiger is the most famous animal in these forests. Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and snakes are also found here.