Which biome is dominated by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs in tropical and subtropical coastal areas?
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Correct answer: Mangrove forest
Mangrove forests occur along tropical and subtropical coastlines with saline or brackish water. Mangrove plants have adaptations such as salt regulation, aerial roots, and viviparous propagules.
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