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| Description: Wetlands = systems that combine elements of freshwater and dry land Freshwater marshes = shallow water allows plants to grow above the water’s surface Swamps = shallow water that occurs in forested areas Can be created by beavers Bogs = ponds covered in thick floating mats of vegetation A stage in aquatic succession Wetlands are extremely valuable for wildlife They slow runoff Reduce flooding Recharge aquifers Filter pollutants People have drained wetlands, mostly for agriculture Southeastern (Potholes region) Canada has lost more than half of their wetlands Picture Stats: Views: 239 Filesize: 273.38kB Height: 787 Width: 1258 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35828 |