Green Global
Foundation   Journal
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STUDY ON THE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM IN MALDIVES (Pages : 74 - 76)

This study was carried out in HA.Baarah, Maldives during 2004 to increase the understanding of ecological rich ecosystems like mangrove. Mangrove vegetation in HA.Baarah is mainly dominated by Rhizophora mucronata Lam, Hibiscus tiliaceus L and Pemphis acidula species. Site 1 studied is rich in soil fertility as result diversity is higher in this area compared to site 2. Site 1 is rich in organic matter, the soil is very dark, waterlogged, many organisms especially worms leeches, and other borrowing organisms are present. Site 2 is more of having stiff clay or sandy like soil. Hibiscus tiliaceus L and Pemphis acidula species are common in this area. Ceritidea cingulata is common to both the areas.Download