The mangrove wetland forms a dynamic ecotone between land and sea. It is one of the dominant features of the tropical coastline where salinity undergoes constant variation due to freshwater flow and where the substratum is composed of accumulated deposits of sediment. For luxuriant growth, mangroves require high humidity, high tidal amplitude (difference between the high tide and low tide) and high rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year. The ...
Atlas of Mangrove Wetlands of India: Orissa (Part III)
