1. Black mangroves use pneumatophores to collect air. These are vertical roots that extend out of the soil.

2. Black mangroves have surrounding, widespread roots around the trunk.

3. In order to protect from strong currents, red mangroves use prop roots to help them stay up.

4. Red mangroves have the ability to allow water to enter them and exclude the salt.

5. Both red and black mangroves are salt tolerant allowing them to grow in salt water.