For plants to survive in mangrove ecosystems like the Central African mangroves, they must have adaptations that allow them to live in __________ water.

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

GPT-4o mini · Answer

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.