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Bookmark or Share- Marsh - WikipediaA marsh is — according to ecological definitions — a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species. [1] . More in general, the word can be used for any low-lying and seasonally waterlogged terrain.
- Habitat Matters: Marshes | NOAA FisheriesSoutheast. Marshes are Key Habitat. Marshes are crucial habitat NOAA’s Habitat Conservation Division (HCD) protects through its Essential Fish Habitat management authority, and encourages restoration of through its many partnerships. There are three main types of marshes: tidal saltwater, tidal freshwater, and inland (primarily freshwater).
- What is a Marsh? Wading in Wonderous Wetlands - OutforiaMarshes are permanent wetlands where herbaceous plants, such as grasses and reeds, flourish and they can be classified into three types: Tidal Salt Marshes, Tidal Freshwater Marshes, and Inland Freshwater Marshes.
- Marsh | Definition, Types, & Examples | Britannicamarsh, type of wetland ecosystem characterized by poorly drained mineral soils and by plant life dominated by grasses. The latter characteristic distinguishes a marsh from a swamp, whose plant life is dominated by trees. The number of plant species in marshes is few compared with those that grow on well-watered but not waterlogged land.
- Marsh - National Geographic SocietyMarshes are a type of wetland ecosystem in which water covers the ground for long periods of time. Marshes are dominated by herbaceous plants, such as grasses, reeds, and sedges. Photograph by Patty Bodwell, My Shot. Article. Vocabulary. A marsh is a type of wetland, an area of land where water covers ground for long periods of time.
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