Mangroves are important to the ecosystem too.Their dense roots help bind and build soils. ... The complex mangrove root systems filter nitrates, phosphates and other pollutants from the water, improving the water quality flowing from rivers and streams into the estuarine and ocean environment. Do ...
Why are plants green? Why is the number of plant species important for biodiversity? Why do plants have stomata in the leaves? Why can't trees grow in grasslands? Why is the tropical rainforest biome important? Why is a red mangrove tree a keystone species?
Each year, 14.8 billion cubic meters flow from the reserves, controlling the water capacity of the region's reservoirs and rivers and directly irrigating more than 4.5 million mu (300,000 hectares) of farmland through more than 5,000 channels, as well as becoming an important source of the ...
Like mangrove swamps, coral reefs are extremely important habitats. Their diversity of coral genera is greatest in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific. Indeed, they have been called the marine version of the tropical rain forest, rivaling their terrestrial counterparts in...
While we've already identified nearly 2 million individual species, it's estimated that over 9 million more are yet to be discovered. This vast biodiversity is not just a subject of academic interest; it's essential for human existence. That's why there's concern about threats to ...
With an international living background spanning Singapore, Qatar, Japan, and Mexico, Munira enjoys sharing insights on immersive travel while emphasizing the vital role of cultural respect and ethical engagement. Her extensive experience offers a unique perspective that inspires other...
These are generally projects that have been requested by the community. The Police Station The local constabulary have also benefited though donation of land from the Manta Resort and building of a new police station on the locality. This is really important for the locals as they now have ...
The higher the relative humidity, the less moisture evaporates before the bulb and the surrounding air are the same temperature. The human limit for wet-bulb temperature is 35oC, around skin temperature. So why is wet bulb temperature important?
important factor affecting pollen number. I briefly consider how many pollen grains must reach a stigma to assure fruit set. I use pollen-ovule ratios (P/Os) to examine how breeding system, sexual system, pollen vector, and dispersal unit influence pollen grain number. I also compare the P/...
Three possible methodologies for revealing mechanisms necessary to develop DSTs for EBM are: (i) controlled experimentation, (ii) iterative programmes of observation and modelling ("learning by doing"), and (iii) comparative ecosystem analysis. We have seen that controlled experiments are limited in ...