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Red Mangrove

Red Mangrove. by Etienne Almeida. Names and stuff…. Common name: Red Mangrove Kingdom: Plantae Tracheophyta is the phylum Family is Rhizophoraceae. Characteristics . Red Mangroves are called “walking trees”.

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Red Mangrove

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  1. Red Mangrove by Etienne Almeida

  2. Names and stuff….. Common name: Red Mangrove Kingdom: Plantae Tracheophyta is the phylum Family is Rhizophoraceae

  3. Characteristics Red Mangroves are called “walking trees”. That’s because they have special roots called prop roots that grow from their branches down into the water. These prop roots make the tree look like they are walking.Growing in water means you need extra support to stand in the mud. Secondly, because these prop roots grow from the branches down into the water, they are exposed to air. Being exposed to air brings extra oxygen to the Red mangrove.

  4. Example Rhizophora mangle, the red mangrove, is a subtropical/tropical tree which colonizes coastlines and brackish water habitats below the 20 degree isotherm in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Red mangrove trees dominate the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States to about 28 degrees north latitude, after which a zone of transition to salt marshes occurs. Red mangroves generally are found closest to the water's edge and are distinguished easily from other mangroves by their prominent prop roots which extend into the water from higher up on the stem of the plant. Red mangroves have leaves which are somewhat larger and shinier than those of other mangroves. They are further distinguished by their fruits, or propagules, which are long and pencil-shaped. While these may resemble seed pods, they are actually embryonic root structures.

  5. Facts Red Mangrove grows better on higher ground. highly selfing in many estuaries; but, this varies from 33% outcrossing. they are found in florida and the carolina swamps. plus the louisiana area as well. used to make salt.

  6. Sources http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/geer2008/Presentation_PDFs/Wednesday/Royal%20Palm%20VIII/1440%20E%20Proffitt.pdf

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