What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org

What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org

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Rare, endemic and restricted mangrove species in India 1. Acanthus ebracteatus: Restricted to A&N 2. Aegialitis rotundifolia: Confined to W.B., Orissa and AP 3. Aglaia cuculata: Restricted to W.B. and Orissa 4. Brownlowia tersa: Restricted to W.B., Orissa and AP 5. Heritiera fomes: Restricted to W.B. and Orissa 6. Heritiera kanikensis: Endemic to Bhitarkanika 7. Lumnitzera littorea: Restricted to A & N 8. Merope angulata: Confined to W.B. and Orissa 9. Nypa fruticans: Restricted to W.B. and A&N 10. Phoenix paludosa: Restricted to A&N and AP 11. Rhizophora annamalayana: Endemic to Pitchavaram 12. Rhizophora stylosa: Confined to Orissa 13. Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea: Restricted to A&N and AP 14. Sonneratia apetala: Rare in several areas 15. Sonneratia griffithii: Restricted to W.B, Orissa and A&N 16. Tylophora tenuis: Restricted to W.B. and Orissa 17. Urochondra setulosa: Endemic to Gujarat 18. Thespesia pipulneoides: Restricted to West Bengal and Orissa 19. Xylocarpus makongensis: Restricted to W.B., Orissa, A&N 20. Xylocarpus mollucensis: Restricted to A&N

Threats to Mangroves 1. Cattle grazing: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat 2. Exploitation for fire wood and wood: TN, GUJ 3. Urbanization: Mumbai 4. Reclamation for Agriculture: W.B, Orissa, AP, Kerala 5. Aquaculture: WB, AP 6. Construction of bridges: WB, TN, AP, GUJ, MH 7. Port and Harbour development: GUJ, WB, MH 8. Hyper salinity: GUJ, TN, WB 9. Siltation and Sedimentation: River and land run-off 10. Natural calamities: Cyclone, Tidal waves (Tsunami) 11. Pollution: industrial, pesticide, oil

Rare, endemic <strong>and</strong> restricted mangrove species in India<br />

1. Acanthus ebracteatus: Restricted to A&N<br />

2. Aegialit<strong>is</strong> rotundifolia: Confined to W.B., Or<strong>is</strong>sa <strong>and</strong> AP<br />

3. Aglaia cuculata: Restricted to W.B. <strong>and</strong> Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

4. Brownlowia tersa: Restricted to W.B., Or<strong>is</strong>sa <strong>and</strong> AP<br />

5. Heritiera fomes: Restricted to W.B. <strong>and</strong> Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

6. Heritiera kanikens<strong>is</strong>: Endemic to Bhitarkanika<br />

7. Lumnitzera littorea: Restricted to A & N<br />

8. Merope angulata: Confined to W.B. <strong>and</strong> Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

9. Nypa fruticans: Restricted to W.B. <strong>and</strong> A&N<br />

10. Phoenix paludosa: Restricted to A&N <strong>and</strong> AP<br />

11. Rhizophora annamalayana: Endemic to Pitchavaram<br />

12. Rhizophora stylosa: Confined to Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

13. Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea: Restricted to A&N <strong>and</strong> AP<br />

14. Sonneratia apetala: Rare in several areas<br />

15. Sonneratia griffithii: Restricted to W.B, Or<strong>is</strong>sa <strong>and</strong> A&N<br />

16. Tylophora tenu<strong>is</strong>: Restricted to W.B. <strong>and</strong> Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

17. Urochondra setulosa: Endemic to Gujarat<br />

18. Thespesia pipulneoides: Restricted to West Bengal <strong>and</strong> Or<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

19. Xylocarpus makongens<strong>is</strong>: Restricted to W.B., Or<strong>is</strong>sa, A&N<br />

20. Xylocarpus mollucens<strong>is</strong>: Restricted to A&N

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