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What are tidal forests?


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Tidal forest:

  1. Forests that are found in the tidal areas and the delta regions of Ganga, Godawari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri are known as tidal forests.
  2. Characteristics of the tidal forest:
  1. Tidal forests are characterized by trees with stilt-like roots that sustain vegetation during high tide.
  2. Tidal forests are usually formed as a result of tides.
  3. These forests contain vegetation that can withstand high salinity.
  4. Tidal forests are also called Mangrove forests.

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