Types of Mangroves

Which type of mangrove is known for its red bark and prop roots that dangle in the water?

• Black mangrove

• Red mangrove

• White mangrove

• Ceriops mangrove

What is the scientific name for the black mangrove?

• Rhizophora mangle

• Laguncularia racemosa

• Avicennia germinans

• Ceriops tagal

Which feature is characteristic of black mangroves and helps them transport oxygen to their roots?

• Prop roots

• Elliptical leaves

• Pneumatophores

• Pencil-shaped roots

What is the primary function of the glands found at the base of each leaf of the white mangrove?

• To excrete excess salt

• To produce tannin

• To attract pollinators

• To store water

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Which type of mangrove is also known as tengar trees in Indonesia?

• Red mangrove

• Black mangrove

• White mangrove

• Ceriops mangrove

What is a unique feature of the buttonwood mangrove compared to true mangroves?

• It has prop roots

• It is the least salt-tolerant

• It has pneumatophores

• It produces tannin

Which type of mangrove is known for having pencil-shaped roots and elongated fruits?

• Red mangrove

• Black mangrove

• White mangrove

• Ceriops mangrove

What is the primary adaptation of red mangroves that allows them to thrive in salty water?

• Salty leaves

• Prop roots

• Elliptical leaves

• Pencil-shaped roots

Which type of mangrove is named for the color of its flowers?

• Red mangrove

• Black mangrove

• White mangrove

• Ceriops mangrove

What is the role of tannin produced by the bark of Ceriops mangroves?

• To attract pollinators

• To act as a natural dye

• To store water

• To excrete salt