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Development of mangrove forests from a geological perspective

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Biology and ecology of mangroves

Part of the book series: Tasks for vegetation science ((TAVS,volume 8))

Abstract

Mangrove swamps develop only where coastal physiography and energy conditions are favourable. They are most extensive where there is a low shore gradient, and occupy a broader belt on shorelines which have a large tidal range (Walsh, 1974). Sheltered habitats are essential for mangrove development, and on coasts which are exposed, mangroves are localised in the lee of other coastal landforms (Davies, 1972).

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Woodroffe, C.D. (1983). Development of mangrove forests from a geological perspective. In: Teas, H.J. (eds) Biology and ecology of mangroves. Tasks for vegetation science, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0914-9_1

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