Definitions for Mangrove
ˈmæŋ groʊv, ˈmæn-man·grove

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. mangrove, Rhizophora manglenoun

   a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building

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1. mangrovenoun

   Any of various tropical evergreen trees or shrubs that grow in shallow coastal water.

2. mangrovenoun

   A habitat with such plants; mangrove forest; mangrove swamp.

3. mangrovenoun

   Plants of the Rhizophoraceae family. Trees of the genus Rhizophora.

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1. Mangrove

   A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves are taxonomically diverse, as a result of convergent evolution in several plant families. They occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics and even some temperate coastal areas, mainly between latitudes 30° N and 30° S, with the greatest mangrove area within 5° of the equator. Mangrove plant families first appeared during the Late Cretaceous to Paleocene epochs, and became widely distributed in part due to the movement of tectonic plates. The oldest known fossils of mangrove palm date to 75 million years ago.Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees, also called halophytes, and are adapted to live in harsh coastal conditions. They contain a complex salt filtration system and a complex root system to cope with saltwater immersion and wave action. They are adapted to the low-oxygen conditions of waterlogged mud, but are most likely to thrive in the upper half of the intertidal zone.The mangrove biome, often called the mangrove forest or mangal, is a distinct saline woodland or shrubland habitat characterized by depositional coastal environments, where fine sediments (often with high organic content) collect in areas protected from high-energy wave action. The saline conditions tolerated by various mangrove species range from brackish water, through pure seawater (3 to 4% salinity), to water concentrated by evaporation to over twice the salinity of ocean seawater (up to 9% salinity).Beginning in 2010, remote sensing technologies and global data have been used to assess areas, conditions and deforestation rates of mangroves around the world. In 2018, the Global Mangrove Watch Initiative released a new global baseline which estimates the total mangrove forest area of the world as of 2010 at 137,600 km2 (53,100 sq mi), spanning 118 countries and territories. A 2022 study on losses and gains of tidal wetlands estimates a 3,700 km2 (1,400 sq mi) net decrease in global mangrove extent from 1999 to 2019, which was only partially offset by gains of 1,800 km2 (690 sq mi). Mangrove loss continues due to human activity, with a global annual deforestation rate estimated at 0.16%, and per-country rates as high as 0.70%. Degradation in quality of remaining mangroves is also an important concern.There is interest in mangrove restoration for several reasons. Mangroves support sustainable coastal and marine ecosystems. They protect nearby areas from tsunamis and extreme weather events. Mangrove forests are also effective at carbon sequestration and storage and mitigate climate change. As the effects of climate change become more severe, mangrove ecosystems are expected to help local ecosystems adapt and be more resilient to changes like extreme weather and sea level rise. The success of mangrove restoration may depend heavily on engagement with local stakeholders, and on careful assessment to ensure that growing conditions will be suitable for the species chosen.

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1. mangrove

   A mangrove is a tropical tree or shrub that grows in swampy, saline conditions typically found along coastlines, rivers, and estuaries. They have a unique root system, known as prop roots, that emerge above the water or ground and help them to withstand the regular influx of saltwater. Mangroves play a crucial role in the ecosystem, providing habitat for a variety of marine and bird species, preventing erosion, and capturing carbon dioxide at a higher rate than other types of forests.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Mangrovenoun

   the name of one or two trees of the genus Rhizophora (R. Mangle, and R. mucronata, the last doubtfully distinct) inhabiting muddy shores of tropical regions, where they spread by emitting aerial roots, which fasten in the saline mire and eventually become new stems. The seeds also send down a strong root while yet attached to the parent plant

2. Mangrovenoun

   the mango fish

3. Etymology: [Malay manggi-manggi.]

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1. Mangrove

   Mangroves are various types of trees up to medium height and shrubs that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and subtropics – mainly between latitudes 25° N and 25° S. The remaining mangrove forest areas of the world in 2000 was 53,190 square miles spanning 118 countries and territories. The word is used in at least three senses: most broadly to refer to the habitat and entire plant assemblage or mangal, for which the terms mangrove forest biome, mangrove swamp and mangrove forest are also used, to refer to all trees and large shrubs in the mangrove swamp, and narrowly to refer to the mangrove family of plants, the Rhizophoraceae, or even more specifically just to mangrove trees of the genus Rhizophora. The term "mangrove" comes to English from Spanish, and is of Caribbean origin, likely Taíno. It was earlier "mangrow", but this was corrupted via folk etymology influence of "grove". The mangrove biome, or mangal, is a distinct saline woodland or shrubland habitat characterized by depositional coastal environments, where fine sediments collect in areas protected from high-energy wave action. Mangroves dominate three-quarters of tropical coastlines. The saline conditions tolerated by various mangrove species range from brackish water, through pure seawater, to water concentrated by evaporation to over twice the salinity of ocean seawater.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Mangrove

   man′grōv, n. a tree which grows on muddy shores and river-banks in the East and West Indies. [Malayan.]

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1. mangrove

   A type of cultivar, plant, seed, shrub and tree created and cultivated in various species.

   Mangroves are grown in various countries around the world and are used as a tall hedge for island communities.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 25, 2016  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mangrove in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mangrove in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Mangrove in a Sentence

1. Steve Winter:

   The winning aspect of photographing birds at Mayakoba is the world-class mangrove forest within the resort, which houses more than 200 species of wildlife.

2. Dhammika Wijayasinghe:

   Sri Lanka is showing the world that it is possible to conserve mangrove forests while also improving the lives of local people, restoring wildlife habitats, and helping to ameliorate climate change.

3. Shyla Raghav:

   Shrimp farming is the largest driver of mangrove deforestation.

4. Steve Winter:

   Transportation (through the mangrove) is via beautiful, silent mahogany electric boats, so you don't disturb the wildlife.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Mangrove
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mangrove
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangrove
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mangrove
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Mangrove
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Mangrove