Mangrove swamp

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=4999&langcode=en&ns=1)

A wet, spongy area of land in tropical climates and along coastal regions that is dominated by mangrove trees and shrubs, particularly red mangroves (Rhizophora), black mangroves (Avicennia) and white mangroves (Laguncularia). (Gemet)

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Approved Date
25-Nov-2013

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