Mangroves-The Sundarbans Flashcards
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Characteristics
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Over India and Bangladesh, 10000km2, largest mangrove forest, delta Ganges Brahmaputra and Mengha
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Importance
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Endangered species, Royal Bengal tiger, nursery, barrier of tropical storms
3
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Formation
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Delta of 3 rivers that supply sediment
4
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Species
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Tigers, jungle cats, macaques
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Threat
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Industrialisation, population rise, clearing mangroves, tourism