mangrove

[US]/'mæŋgrəʊv/
[UK]/'mæŋɡrov/
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Translation

n. a type of marine coastal ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs

Example Sentences

As we wade through the lucid pool, small fish dart among mangrove roots that spider in all directions, and crabs skitter into hiding.

IT WAS the mangroves he noticed first, reduced to cobwebbed wraiths as far as the eye could see.

The wind of the morning ruffled the water of the estuary and whispered through the mangroves, and the little waves beat on the rubbly beach with an increased tempo.

Mangroves are important coastal ecosystems.

Mangrove forests provide habitats for various marine species.

Mangrove conservation is essential for protecting coastal areas from erosion.

The roots of mangroves help stabilize the coastline.

Mangrove swamps are home to unique biodiversity.

Mangrove restoration projects aim to revive degraded mangrove ecosystems.

Some species of fish rely on mangrove habitats for breeding.

Mangrove trees can tolerate high levels of salinity in the water.

Mangrove deforestation can lead to loss of biodiversity and coastal protection.

Tourists enjoy kayaking through mangrove forests.

Real-world Examples

You have to plant the mangroves at hands width apart.

Source: Environment and Science

In the last 40 years, eighty percent of China's mangroves have been destroyed.

Source: Beautiful China

Also, powerful waves have pulled some newly planted mangroves out to sea.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Caribbean mangrove swamps are filled with organic material.

Source: VOA Special June 2022 Collection

We have to build sea walls and plant mangroves.

Source: Environment and Science

There we were, knee deep in water, crawling through mangrove roots.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

You will be in love when you go inside the mangrove.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2022 Collection

The mangrove's roots anchor the trees against the tidal pull.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

There have been some restoration efforts around the world to protect mangroves.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Well, this is what happens to a lot of coastal mangrove forests.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

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