In Kerala, we see pneumatophores as snorkels for the roots in our waterlogged Vembanad clay, and vivipary as the smart strategy of a propagule that waits for the perfect tidal moment to anchor. But the obvious answer for the Sundarbans is salinity—yet, from my work comparing sediment salinity across coasts, I believe the greater adaptation is the *variability* itself, the twice-daily tidal pulse that the mangroves must endure, not just a constant level. It’s like my toddler trying to count jars; the real skill is in keeping the count despite the delightful chaos of his own distractions.
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