What are mangroves?
Mangroves are one form of wetland. The term mangrove refers to many species
of salt-tolerant trees that may be found in a wetland (which may include the
mudflats area of an estuary). In tropical areas, mangrove swamps are regularly
inundated with warm seawater, but mangroves are also found in subtropical areas,
even as far south as Victoria.
Rich sources of habitats
Mangroves provide numerous and varied habitats for an array of wildlife. For
example, birds may be found occupying the top branches or the trees, whilst
crabs, prawns and shrimp will be found in the muddy sediments that build up
around the network of roots that form at the base of mangrove swamps.
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