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FRESHWATER WETLAND [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Unlike estuaries, freshwater wetlands are not connected to the ocean. They can be found along the boundaries of streams, lakes, ponds or even in large shallow holes that fill up with rainwater. Freshwater wetlands may stay wet all year long, or the water may evaporate during the dry season.

OBS

There are four main types of freshwater wetlands in North America; ponds, marshes, swamps, and peat bogs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

Les terres humides d'eau douce comprennent les marais, les marécages, les tourbières et les étendues d'eau peu profonde.

Spanish

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