Rhizophoraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Trees and shrubs that usually form dense jungles along tropical seacoasts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mangrove family, Rhizophoraceae, is known for its unique ability to thrive in saline coastal environments.
- Tropical coastlines often feature dense thickets of Rhizophoraceae, their tangled roots providing habitat for countless species.
- In tropical regions, Rhizophoraceae commonly grow in dense stands along rivers and coastlines, protecting shorelines from erosion.
- Rhizophoraceae, the family of true mangroves, includes some of the most salt-tolerant tree species found along tropical seacoasts.
- Rhizophoraceae-dominated jungles can be found in many tropical coastal regions, their characteristic roots forming complex networks above and below the water.