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How are wetland plants and soils different from drier soils?

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Date: 2020-09-15 08:51:00
Blog: SOILS MATTER, GET THE SCOOP!
URL: https://soilsmatter.wordpress.com/2020/09/15/how-are-wetland-plants-and-soils-different-from-drier-soils/

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Wetlands provide a wide range of services, such as water purification, wildlife habitat, and flood control. But what exactly is a wetland? Wetlands are transitional zones between land and aquatic ecosystems. Wetlands are characterized by three things: saturation, the presence of hydric (low-oxygen) soils, and hydrophytic (water-loving) plants. Let’s explain these one by one! Saturation … Continue reading How are wetland plants and soils different from drier soils?

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