Roots

-Aerial Species such as Avicennia trees have aerial roots. In the waterlogged environment, the soil lacks oxygen. And thus, the aerial roots allow the trees to take oxygen.

-Prop Species such as the Rhizophora have stilt or prop roots. It allow the trees to be firmly anchored in the muddy soil.

-Kneed Species such as Bruguiera have kneed roots. This provides firm support on the soft soil.

We asked the guide with regards to why buttress roots are also found with the kneed roots. The buttress roots also helps to stabalise and provide firm support for the trees in the mangrove.