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Types of Wetlands
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Marsh
A wetland that is dominated by herbaceous plants.
Fen
A type of peat-accumulating wetland fed by mineral-rich surface water or groundwater.
Prairie Pothole
A type of freshwater wetland characterized by depressions in the landscape, primarily created by glacial activity.
Riparian Wetland
Wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams where the water table is typically at or near the surface.
Bog
An acidic wetland with peat deposits that accumulates due to the slow breakdown of plant matter.
Salt Marsh
Coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides.
Swamp
A wetland that has a lot of woody plants and trees.
Vernal Pool
Temporary wetlands that typically appear in the spring from melting snow or seasonal rainfall.
Mangrove Swamp
Tropical or subtropical wetlands that are characterized by the presence of mangrove trees.
Wet Meadows
Wetlands with soil that is usually saturated with water for most of the growing season.
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