Nypa swamp
Thalassina
large Sesorma spp
North Borneo
FIG. 9. The pattern of distribution of mangroves a t Sandakan in Sabah (North Borneo) as seen in a typical transect. The nypa
swamp is very extensive with occasional trees of Heritiera and Ezcoecaria conspicuous. The zoned forest is dominated by
Rhizophora apiculata and has a fringe of Avicennia or of Sonneratia.