Language: English
Mangrove forests are a distinct type of saline coastal woodland habitat characterized by the deposition of fine sediments and offering protection from high-energy waves action. India has one of the largest mangrove areas in the world, covering some 4921 km2, or some 3.3% of global mangrove cover. This book provides methodical documentation of 4822 species of fauna found in these forests, covering 21 phyla in 30 chapters, including a complete checklist of all species. It is intended to serve as a baseline of information on mangrove biodiversity.