Consider the following statements with respect to the Mangrove 1 Mangroves are shrubs or small trees...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to the Mangrove:

1. Mangroves are shrubs or small trees that grow in coastal saline or brackish water.

2. They are found worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, mainly between latitudes 25° N and 25° S.

3. They are vulnerable to the low oxygen (anoxic) conditions.

4. Mangroves through the soluble ferrum (iron), inorganic phosphates, and sulfides make the most fertile soil in coastal areas.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Mangroves are shrubs or small trees that grow in coastal saline or brackish water. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, mainly between latitudes 25° N and 25° S. Mangroves are salt tolerant trees and are adapted to life in harsh coastal conditions. They are adapted to the low oxygen (anoxic) conditions of waterlogged mud. Anaerobic bacteria liberate nitrogen gas, soluble ferrum (iron), inorganic phosphates, sulfides and methane, which make the soil much less nutritious.
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