MEANING
A tree or shrub adapted to tropical or subtropical tidal coasts, often with exposed supporting or breathing roots.
Use it for
Tidal forests, muddy coasts, and tangled root systems.Place trees directly in the meeting zone of land and sea.
Words that belong together
- mangrove roots
- mangrove swamp
- mangrove fringe
On the page
Crabs moved among the mangrove roots.
At high tide, water reached deep into the mangroves.
A mangrove seedling had taken hold in the soft mud.
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Word forms
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- mangrove
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. Also used collectively for the coastal habitat; root shapes vary among species. Plural: mangroves
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