mangrove

• Árbol o arbusto tropical costero, cuyas raíces aéreas y zancudas forman densos bosques en aguas salobres o intermareales, fijando el lodo y protegiendo la costa; sus frutos pueden germinar en la propia planta.

A tropical tree or shrub whose fruit germinates while still attached to the parent tree, characterized by numerous prop roots that form dense thickets and play a key role in coastal land formation.

1. Coastal tree or shrubB2formalscientific

   A tropical tree or shrub that grows in coastal saline or brackish water, characterized by a complex root system that stabilizes shorelines and provides habitat.

   Manglar

   • Mangrove forests protect coastlines from erosion and storm surges.
   • The prop roots of the mangrove create a dense, impenetrable thicket.
   • Many species of fish and birds rely on mangrove ecosystems for shelter.