Question
For plants to survive in mangrove ecosystems like the Central African mangroves, they must have adaptations that allow them to live in __________ water.
A.
salty
B.
shallow
C.
deep
D.
polluted
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
A.
salty
B.
shallow
C.
deep
D.
polluted
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is A. salty.
Mangrove ecosystems are characterized by their presence in coastal intertidal zones where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from rivers and streams. Mangrove plants have special adaptations to deal with the salinity of their environment.
Mangrove ecosystems are characterized by their presence in coastal intertidal zones where saltwater from the ocean mixes with freshwater from rivers and streams. Mangrove plants have special adaptations to deal with the salinity of their environment.