Chapter
The Characteristics of Red and White Mangroves
05:41 - 13:49 (08:08)
The red mangroves are known for their unique roots and grow on shorelines and into the ocean. White mangroves are similar to terrestrial trees and can survive in brackish or salty water and poor oxygen soil.
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The red mangrove has its characteristic prop roots while the white mangrove is considered a mangrove due to its ability to thrive in brackish or salty water and poor oxygen soil.
05:41 - 08:39 (02:58)
Summary
The red mangrove has its characteristic prop roots while the white mangrove is considered a mangrove due to its ability to thrive in brackish or salty water and poor oxygen soil.
ChapterThe Characteristics of Red and White Mangroves
EpisodeMangroves: Nature's Best Tree?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Black mangroves have the ability to either keep salt from entering their roots or take the salt in and get rid of it in certain ways, allowing them to drink and use saltwater like terrestrial trees use water.
08:39 - 10:45 (02:05)
Summary
Black mangroves have the ability to either keep salt from entering their roots or take the salt in and get rid of it in certain ways, allowing them to drink and use saltwater like terrestrial trees use water.
ChapterThe Characteristics of Red and White Mangroves
EpisodeMangroves: Nature's Best Tree?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Plants have the ability to tolerate high salt content in water by getting rid of over 90% of the salts.
10:45 - 13:49 (03:04)
Summary
Plants have the ability to tolerate high salt content in water by getting rid of over 90% of the salts. They are able to prevent salt uptake into their roots which allows them to grow in saltwater.