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| a freshwater wetland that is poorly drained and characterized by buildup of peat |
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| a mix of fresh and saltwater |
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- a type of wetland that collects peat deposits
- is less acidic than a bog
- most of its water comes from groundwater that is rich in calcium and magnesium
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- soil that is flooded during enough of the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions (WITHOUT oxygen)
- this type of soil favors the growth of vegetation specialized for living in or near water
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| specially adapted plant that grows in areas having alternating wet and dry conditions |
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· a wetland that contains grasses and low-lying plants
· does not collect a lot of peat deposits and is dominated by certain plants
· may be freshwater or saltwater
· may be tidal or non-tidal |
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| when a solution contains as much dissolved material as it can hold at a given temperature and pressure |
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| partly decomposed vegetation |
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| a minute living organism, usually one-celled, that includes bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. Soil microbes decompose dead plant and animal biomass. |
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| a species of aquatic tropical tree that forms large colonies in swamps or shallow water |
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| the loose finely divided surface material of the earth in which plants have their roots |
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| a person who studies ecosystems and the interactions of the organisms living in them |
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| a naturally occurring underground geologic formation (rock) that stores water |
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