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Types of Wetlands

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Marsh

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A wetland that is dominated by herbaceous plants.

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Fen

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A type of peat-accumulating wetland fed by mineral-rich surface water or groundwater.

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Prairie Pothole

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A type of freshwater wetland characterized by depressions in the landscape, primarily created by glacial activity.

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Riparian Wetland

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Wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams where the water table is typically at or near the surface.

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Bog

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An acidic wetland with peat deposits that accumulates due to the slow breakdown of plant matter.

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Salt Marsh

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Coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides.

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Swamp

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A wetland that has a lot of woody plants and trees.

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Vernal Pool

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Temporary wetlands that typically appear in the spring from melting snow or seasonal rainfall.

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Mangrove Swamp

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Tropical or subtropical wetlands that are characterized by the presence of mangrove trees.

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Wet Meadows

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Wetlands with soil that is usually saturated with water for most of the growing season.

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