Yet they also need to be firmly attached to the ground so they are not moved by waves.Īny part of root that appears above the water flows oxygen to the plant under water surface. Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leave above the surface of the water. The Times of India reported that rare species of mangrove had been found and was also known as the looking-glass tree, probably because the leaves are silver-coated. Other species grow on dry land but are still part of the ecosystem. Some species have their roots covered with sea water every day during high tide. Some prefer areas that are sheltered from waves. Some prefer more salinity, while others like to be very-close to a large fresh water source such as river. There are several species of mangrove tree found all over the world. According to BBC News, healthy mangrove forests had helped save lives in the Asia disaster tsunami and people tended to respect these natural barriers even more, especially after the tsunami. Untuk memudahkan proses pembelajaran dibutuhkan Media Pembelajaran yang cocok dengan perkembangan jaman. Pada kesempatan ini admin akan memberikan Materi Pembelajaran power point Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 semester 1 dan 2 kurikulum 2013. Mangroves can serve as walls of protection for natural disaster in coastal area like tsunami. Materi PPT Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP. Mangrove trees are commonly planted and found in coastal areas. Brackish water is salty but not as salty as sea water. Mangroves have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots which enable them to thrive in brackish water.