Stilt root

Stilt root of Rhizophora mucronata..
actually it has function to absorb oxygen from air through hole named lenticel. (that's explain the meaning of the genus.. rhizo: root, phorous: hole) and also become the unique character of the genus.

when reaching ground, it transform into massive and woody root,that supported the stem in unstable environment with muddy substrate..

taken at Pulau Dua, Nature reserve, Banten Province..
it houses hundreds of mangrove stand, consist of Rhizophora, Sonneratia, Bruguiera and Avicennia. & also warehouse of wading birds like herons, egrets, cormorants, and ibises.