Wetland Ecology
Wetland Ecology The ecology of the common wetland is one of the most diverse and interesting conglomerations of plants and animals in the world. ... Wetlands across America vary greatly because of seasonal fluctuations which is why it is difficult to pin a definition on what makes a wetland. Nevertheless, there are some key factors which allow scientists and the like to label an area a wetland. ... Although the influence of size and human interference may make it difficult to recognize a wetland, the previous factors are ever-present. ... Swamps are another type of wetland. ... Bogs are perhaps the most recognizable type of wetland. ... A Fen is a wetland that is very similar to a bog, except the soil and water is not as acidic because fens collect their water from drainage and runoff rather than precipitation. ... The functions of a wetland cannot be seen with the naked eye, but they play a vital role in the natural balance of the world at large. ... When water flows across a wetland, toxic sediments and excess nutrients are removed.