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The plant that has a characteristic component of the mangrove vegetation is:

Correct answer: A. Rhizophora mangle

  • A. Rhizophora mangle
  • B. Ficus religiosa
  • C. Mangifera indica
  • D. Prosopis specigera

Explanation

Rhizophora mangle is a true mangrove, adapted to saline tidal mud with prop roots and viviparous seedlings. Ficus religiosa, Mangifera indica, and Prosopis are not characteristic mangrove species.

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