Meaning & use
Mangroves
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Trees or shrubs that grow in dense thickets along tropical and subtropical coastlines, tolerant of salty, waterlogged soil.
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The mangroves along the coast help protect the shoreline from erosion and storm surge.
Fishermen navigated their boats through a maze of tangled mangroves.
A note on using this word
Mangrove forests are vital nursery habitats for fish and also store significant amounts of carbon, making them important in climate research.
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