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  2. A wetland is an area where water covers the soil or is present near the surface for varying periods of time. Wetlands are classified into coastal or tidal wetlands and inland or non-tidal wetlands, based on their location and characteristics.

  3. Wetland - Wikipedia

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    A wetland is a semi-aquatic ecosystem with waterlogged soils and adapted plants. Wetlands are diverse, productive and beneficial for people and the environment, but they are also threatened by human activities.

  4. Wetland, complex ecosystem characterized by flooding or saturation of the soil, which creates low-oxygen environments that favour a specialized assemblage of plants, animals, and microbes, which exhibit adaptations designed to tolerate periods of sluggishly moving or standing water.

  5. What is a wetland? And 8 other wetland facts | Stories | WWF

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    Wetlands are aquatic habitats that support diverse wildlife and provide many benefits for humans. Learn about the different types of wetlands, the species that live in them, and the threats they face from WWF.

  6. Wetland - National Geographic Society

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    A wetland is an area of land that is either covered by water or saturated with water. Learn about the different types of wetlands, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs, and their characteristics, locations, and wildlife.

  7. Wetlands are areas where water covers soil all or part of the time. Wetlands are important because they protect and improve water quality, provide fish and wildlife habitats, store floodwaters and maintain surface water flow during dry periods.

  8. What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on...

    www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-are-wetland-ecosystems

    Wetlands are waterlogged ecosystems that provide habitat for wildlife, protect against floods and pollution, and store carbon. Learn about the different types of wetlands, why they are...

  9. What are wetlands? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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    Wetlands are areas where water saturation influences the soil and plant and animal life. They include mangroves, marshes, swamps, bogs, and more. Learn more about wetlands and their importance from USGS.

  10. What is a Wetland? | Wetlands Protection and Restoration - US EPA

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    Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface for varying periods of time. They are classified into coastal/tidal and inland/non-tidal wetlands based on their location and hydrology.

  11. What is a wetland? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

    oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/wetland.html

    A wetland is an area of land that is saturated with water. Learn about the different types, functions, and benefits of wetlands from NOAA's video and transcript.