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How mangroves survive saltwater — Level A1 — green and blue plant on white and blue stone

How mangroves survive saltwaterCEFR A1

24 Dec 2025

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Adapted from James Devitt-NYU, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Logan Gutierrez, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • Mangroves grow on tropical and subtropical coasts.
  • Saltwater often covers their roots and soil.
  • Scientists study how they survive salt.
  • Mangroves often have very small leaf cells.
  • Their cell walls are thicker than usual.
  • Small cells and thick walls give strength.
  • This helps stop leaves from wilting in floods.
  • These traits appear in many different lineages.
  • Researchers hope the ideas can help other plants.
  • The work aims to make crops more tolerant.

Difficult words

  • mangrove — A tree or shrub that grows in coasts
    Mangroves
  • saltwater — Water that has a lot of salt
  • survive — To continue living or existing
  • cell wall — A strong layer around a plant cell
    cell walls
  • tolerant — Able to live with difficult conditions

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Discussion questions

  • Have you seen a mangrove?
  • Do you live near the coast?
  • Do you grow any plants at home?

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