Swamps and Wetlands

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Swamps are wetlands with woody plants.

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Woody plants, either trees or shrubs.

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The condition of the soil in swamps during growing seasons is saturated.

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Saturated soil with standing or slow-moving water at certain points of the year.

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Swamps contain a build-up of dead vegetation in water.

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Dead vegetation.

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Freshwater swamps

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Occur near lakes and streams in areas where heavy rain or snowmelt causes seasonal flooding; contain anaerobic soils and species such as cypress, willow, and tupelo flourish.

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Mangrove swamps

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Form along coastlines in tropical areas where seawater floods often; contain mangroves which are shrub-like trees with tall thin roots to anchor sand and soil along the shore.

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Bogs are wetlands filled with what substances?

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Peat and acidic waters.

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What is peat?

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A spongey substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation.

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How do bogs receive most of their water?

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From precipitation.

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What type of moss is commonly found in bogs?

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Sphagnum moss.

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Where can sphagnum moss be found in bogs?

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It covers the floor of the bog or may form floating mats on standing water.