Question

Distinguish Between:

Thorn forests and Mangrove forests.

Answer 1

Thorn forests	Mangrove forests
These forests are found in dry areas with low rainfall.	They are found in the tropical and subtropical tidal areas with a high degree of salinity.
The vegetation is widely scattered to trees and bushes.	Mangrove trees grow along the estuaries and backwaters.
They are highly adaptive to dry conditions with deep roots, thick stems, and fleshy leaves.	The trees belong to the genus Rhizophora.
They are found in the districts of Dharmapuri, Ramanathapuram, Viruthunagar districts in Tamil Nadu.	Pichavaram, Vedaranyam, Muthupet, Chatram and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.