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Black Mangrove (Noun)

Meaning 1

A mangrove of the West Indies and the southern Florida coast; occurs in dense thickets and has numerous short roots that bend up from the ground.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The black mangrove, known for its tangled web of branches, provides a haven for countless species of marine life.
  • Along the coast of southern Florida, dense thickets of black mangrove are common, often intertwined with the white mangrove and the red mangrove.
  • Due to the many short aerial roots of the black mangrove that stick out of the mud like tiny legs, this tree can create the appearance of a sprawling forest above the waterline.
  • Mangroves such as the black mangrove play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion, as they stabilize the sediment with their complex root systems.
  • By focusing on restoring the black mangrove, environmentalist aim to preserve critical habitats for the diverse range of species that live within or beneath these mangrove forests.

Synonyms

  • Avicennia Marina

Hypernyms

  • Blackwood Tree

Meaning 2

An Australian tree resembling the black mangrove of the West Indies and Florida.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

  • Aegiceras Majus
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