On Earth there are many amazing places presented in the form of picturesque landscapes. One of these is mangroves - forests flooded with water. But mangroves managed to adapt to these conditions.
Features of mangroves
Forests grow in tropical climates. Most of them are in Australia, South Asia and East Africa. Local trees grow from 8 to 15 meters in length and are located on a gentle bottom. All plants are located on the tidal strip of water bodies, therefore, the first to face a change in water level.
Interesting fact: within a month, mangroves can be flooded up to 15 times due to frequent hot flashes.
Most plants and trees are not able to grow in sea water, but the problem with a large amount of salt is solved by continuous mixing with local fresh waters using tides. To get enough oxygen, many trees have external roots that stick out high above the ground.
Despite the pungent smell of methane and other aromas that reign in mangroves, they are literally teeming with snakes and insects. Because of this, people who come here have to think about additional equipment that protects them from bites.
Plants reproduce using flowers. Their pollen attracts insects, birds and other creatures. Since the seed does not have the ability to grow in the ground, it opens directly on the branch of the mother tree. The formed fetus is separated and falls into the water.For some time it floats on the surface, after which it goes to the bottom, where it takes root.
Value for man
Over time, people began to not only admire the beautiful landscapes of mangroves, but also learned to use them for industrial purposes. Local trees contain a large amount of nutrients, which makes them excellent fuel.
Many trunks are suitable for the manufacture of commercial wood used in construction. Its plain brown color in different shades gives a feeling of high cost. Many plants are used to produce environmentally friendly dyes.
However, at the beginning of the 19th century, man was so keen on cutting down mangroves that their territory on the planet was greatly reduced. Because of this, measures were taken to urgently restore the mangroves.
