INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tidal forests are the forests that grow in Delta regions of Ganga, Godawari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri. These trees have stilt like roots which support the plants during high tide. These forests grow in salt water. Two typical trees found here are Sundri and Hintal.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the state of West Bengal, these forests are known as ‘Sundarbans the name after the largest delta. ‘. The ‘Sundari’ is the most abundant tree in these forests. The vital trees of the tidal forests are Hogla, Garan, Pasur, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sundari is the dominant mangrove tree species of the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh. Scientifically known as Heritiera fomes, it is a species of mangrove in the family Malvaceae. The Sundari tree can grow up to 60 feet in height with a girth of six feet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tidal forests are usually formed as a result of tides. These forests contain vegetation that can withstand high salinity. Tidal forests are also called Mangrove forests.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mangrove Forests Examples of trees in this region are Nipa Palm, Loop Root etc. In India, they are found in Sunderban, West Bengal, and in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Animals found in this region are turtles, snakes, crocodiles etc.