Wetlands... What are they? Where are they? What lives here?
Pictures retrieved from: https://a-z-animals.com/reference/swamps-and-wetland/ WHAT ARE THEY? A wetland is defined as an ecosystem inundated with water. It has a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. In a given year it can receive 1750mm to 2000mm of rainfall per year. (According to a-z-animals.com) In these areas, water covers the soil all year including during their growing season. Nutrients in the soil are plentiful and the pH is usually neutral for plant life and growth. Wetlands are an essential part of the ecosystem. The interesting plants in this environment filter water, provide flood and erosion control, and allowing families. During periods of rain, wetlands absorb and slow floodwaters, which helps to alleviate property damage and may even save lives. TYPES OF WETLANDS: There are two main types of wetlands throughout the world. The First type of wetland is the Coastal/Tidal Wetland These wetlands are located where sea (salt water)