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Defines Wetland
Defines Wetland (Introduction to soil science · Wetlands and Other Poorly-Aerated Soils) — "Wetlands are ecosystems in which frequent flooding is a defining an…
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- Wetlands are ecosystems sustained by frequent flooding.
- Frequent flooding is a defining and sustaining feature.
- Wetlands generally have three characteristic features.
- Wetland hydrology
- Hydric soils
- Hydrophytic vegetation
- Wetlands occur in several landscape settings.
- Low landscape positions
- Closed depressions
- Areas near water bodies
- Coastal zones affected by tides
