It's true, every ecosystem is unique

Dear Sir,

I support your view that every types of species/ecosystems have its own uniqueness, by the way, I have read this blog, and i found may be the unique of Mangrove ecosystem is based on following facts:

" Mangrove trees have developed unique adaptations to the harsh conditions of coastal environments. They survive high amounts of salinity either by excreting salt through their leaves, or simply by safely keeping it within their tissues. Their root systems are shallow and partly exposed to the air, which allows them to breathe in an environment that’s frequently flooded and low in oxygen. Mangrove swamps are unique ecological communities that link freshwater and oceanic ecosystems and host a rich diversity of animal species."

Please read more in this site " http://www.ecologic.org/actions-issues/about-the-region/what-is-a-mangrove/ "

I agree with you and responses, all ecosystems are in some way(s) unique. Perhaps the word "unique" is not the best choice of words, but generally conveys the intent to some degree that these ecosystems when compared to other world ecosystems are distinctive, rare, unusual, critical and may support diverse and as well habitats for endangered species in some circumstances.

I agree with all responses, here unique is used just like to mean characteristics.

Thanks all for your kind responses and feedback.

I think so because of its adaptation in all odds

Yes, unique in that the composition of the ecosystem is completely different from what can be found in other ecosystems. But, I would imagine all ecosystems are different from one another, depending on what you are looking at.

Yeah it’s right

I think the term uniqueness incase of any ecosystem depends on perspections. It depends on how and on what you are looking at. Every ecosystems are unique from one perspection. And mangrove is unique for some special characteristics. But from another perspection these features are rare and unusual.

It is really unique ecosystem. Every ecosystem indeed has unique characteristics. From my perspective their lower competition ability makes the difference from other ecosystems. They are facultative halophytes and they also grow in the land of freshwater. But they face a huge competition here and can't be adapted. In the case of the coastal area, other territorial plants can't grow and the competition also low. It is also the reason for the lower number of plant species in this ecosystem.

just read this paper you get the proper idea about mangroves

Article What is so special about mangroves?

Hello

A good example you can find in the coastal area of persian gulf in Iran in Bushehr, Hormozgan and Baluchestan (Chabahar) region constitutes mangrove forests called Harra forests. In my opinion, the widespread existance of mangrove forests in Qeshm Island located in strait of Hormuz, which links the gulf to the ocean and free waters (edge of providing different ecosystems), distinctly showing an evidence of uniqueness of them. Their resistance and tolerability should be precisely considered in this sensible and harsh situation and consequently we should accept that this is a unique ecosystem.

The link below refers to Qeshm Geopark of Iran, which may help you to have a better understanding of this kind of forest.

http://qeshmgeopark.ir/en/geosites/view/23#:~:text=Mangrove%20forests%20of%20southern%20Iran,forests%20of%20south%2Deast%20Asia.

Regards and good luck, Elaheh

Hello

You may ask Marius Nicusor Grigore, the link below:

Marius Nicusor Grigore specifically working on soil tolerance mechanisms of plants, which is related to the ecosystem in mangrove forests.

Best, Elaheh