coastal-ecosystems
Coastal ecosystems encompass the dynamic zone where terrestrial and marine environments meet, including habitats such as salt marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and intertidal flats. These environments are critical to plant science because they host highly specialized flora that have evolved unique physiological adaptations to tolerate salinity, tidal fluctuation, and anaerobic soils. Understanding the plant communities in these ecosystems informs research on stress tolerance, carbon sequestration, and the role of vegetation in stabilizing shorelines against erosion and sea-level rise.
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