Mangroves ; plant adaptations

Question 1

In what ways have plants adapted in the mangroves. Mention 3 adaptations.

Answer 1

prop roots, pencil roots, cable roots, salt glands, floating seeds [any 3 above]

Question 2

Describe prop roots.

Answer 2

roots branch out from main trunk for stability.

Question 3

Describe pencil roots.

Answer 3

roots above ground to access oxygen.

Question 4

Describe cable roots.

Answer 4

branches from main trunk along the soil. pencil roots grow out of these.

Question 5

Describe salt glands.

Answer 5

found in surface area of leaves; secretes salt. turns yellow when secreted and falls to ground.

Question 6

Describe floating seeds.

Answer 6

grows on the tree then drops - they float and carried by tide.