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Sri Lanka. Mangroves on the banks of the Madu Ganga river Royalty Free Stock Photo

The main reason why mangrove plants are unique is the environment in which they grow. Mangroves usually grow in the intertidal zone around estuaries and lagoons. Due to the occasional inundation of this area, the soil here is acidic and muddy. Therefore, unique adaptations are essential to survive in this environment and due to the existence of such adaptations, mangrove plants have acquired the rights to the mangrove environment.