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Biotope is an area of uniform environmental conditions providing a

living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals. Biotope is
almost synonymous with the term habitat, which is more commonly used in
English-speaking countries.
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Biomes are regions of the world with similar climate (weather,
temperature) animals and plants. There are terrestrial biomes (land) and
aquatic biomes, both freshwater and marine.
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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the
nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral
soil), interacting as a system.
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An ecotone is a transition area between two biomes. It is where two
communities meet and integrate. It may be narrow or wide, and it may be local
(the zone between a field and forest) or regional (the transition between forest
and grassland ecosystems)
Mangroves Forest is the home of low and medium height of various types of trees. The swamps
protect coastal areas of India and home to so many species of Aquatic Birds, water animals and
reptiles. Myristica swamp of Karnataka Western Ghats,Konkan,Gujarat and mangroves of kollam are
few more sites of wetland in India.

5.SundarbansMangroves

6. The Great Sundarbans is the largest Mangroves region in the world and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Sundarbans region is densely covered by mangroves, its a National Park, Tiger
Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve Park of India.

7.BhitarkanikaMangroves
8. Bhitarkanika Mangroves is Indias second largest forest,located in Odisha. Bhitarkanika is
created by the two river delta of Brahmani and Baitarani river and one of
the important Ramsar Wetland in India.

9.GodavariKrishnaMangroves

10. The Godavari Krishna mangroves lies in the delta of the Godavari and Krishna rivers in
Andhra Pradesh. Mangroves ecoregion is under protection for Calimere Wildlife and Pulicat
Lake Bird Sanctuary.

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PichavaramMangroves

12. Pichavaram mangrove is one of the largest mangrove in India, situated at Pichavaram near
Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. Pichavaram ranks among the one of the most exquisite scenic
spot in Tamil Nadu and home of many species of Aquatic birds.

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BaratangIslandMangroves

14. Baratang Island Mangroves is beautiful swamp,located at Great Andaman and Nicobar
Islands. Mangrove Swamps of Baratang Island are situated between Middle and South
Andamans, capital city Port Blair.

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