| 1. | The taxonomic placement of " Avicennia " is contentious.
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| 2. | Rhizophora and Avicennia species would be planted in the area instead.
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| 3. | The Avicennia officinalis and Sonneratia alba are among the main plant species.
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| 4. | It is surrounded by mangroves, particularly Avicennia.
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| 5. | The lagoon has extensive mudflats, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps, particularly Avicennia.
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| 6. | Species of " Avicennia " occur worldwide south of the Tropic of Cancer.
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| 7. | Avicennia marina is the conqueror of the forest which is found as a single dominant species.
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| 8. | Small area of mangroves, Avicennia marina and Ceriops tagal, are found on the island.
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| 9. | The most common type of mangrove found on the island is the Avicennia rumphiana ( bungalon ).
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| 10. | These and Indus River Delta support mangrove forestry, mainly of species " Avicennia marina ".
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