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Limiting water loss

Mangrove plants limit the amount of water they lose through their leaves. Their stomata close to prevent too much evaporation. Moreover, their leaves can turn away from the sun to prevent drying up.
 
Sources:
Goh Cheng Leong. (1998). The World's Natural Vegetation. (p. 42-54). Singapore: Federal Publications.

Mangrove. (2008, March 13). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:39, March 15, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mangrove&oldid=197992997