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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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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 coastsMangroves
- saltwater — Water that has a lot of salt
- survive — To continue living or existing
- cell wall — A strong layer around a plant cellcell 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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