Inland or non-tidal wetlands are areas of land that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and support vegetation adapted to wet conditions. They can include marshes, swamps, bogs, and floodplains.
Swamps: Swamps are wetlands characterized by trees and shrubs growing in standing water. They often have stagnant water with low oxygen levels.
Marshes: Marshes are wetlands dominated by grasses, reeds, and other herbaceous plants. They typically have shallow standing water that supports diverse plant and animal life.
Bogs: Bogs are acidic wetlands characterized by the accumulation of peat moss. They receive most of their water from precipitation rather than surface runoff or groundwater.
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