An intrazonal habitat where soil water saturation is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and vegetation.
An area that is saturated or inundated with water for a portion of the growing season. The hydrology and soils dictate that the plant community is dominated by plants adapted to growing in saturated or inundated soils. A wooded wetland is designated as a swamp, while an open wetland is called a marsh.
Land that has lots of water in it. The land is so soggy there isn't much oxygen in the soil. Wetlands often are found between bodies of water and land, and have plants and animals specially adapted to living in or near water.
the land area alongside fresh and salt waters, that is flooded all or part of the time; marine and estuarine wetlands include tidal basins, saltmarshes and mangroves
Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.
Land covered all or part of the time with salt water or fresh water, excluding streams, lakes, and the open ocean. See coastal wetland, inland wetland.
A lowland habitat, such as a marsh, swamp, or bog that has periodically waterlogged soils or is covered with a shallow layer of water resulting in reduced soil conditions yet it still permits standing vegetation.
1). Pertaining to soils flooded for at least several weeks each year, or to crops growing in such soils. 2). Land of which the rooting zone can be kept saturated for a substantial part of the growing season, where necessary, by encouraging accumulation of water on the soil through puddling and the use of bunds or levees.
A lowland area saturated (or seasonally saturated) with water, ranging from sedge meadows to swamps to marshes.
A low area that is saturated with moisture. Wetlands are often a natural habitat for wildlife.
any land area that tends to be regularly wet or flooded
areas characterized by presence of water at or near the surface, hydric soils, and vegetation adapted to wet conditions.
Natural land-use type that is covered by salt water or fresh water for some time period. This land type can be identified by the presence of particular plant species or characteristic conditions.
Areas of bog, fen, peatland or water whether natural or artificial.
land (marshes or swamps) saturated with water constantly or recurrently; conducive to wide biodiversity.
A general term applied to land areas which are seasonally or permanently waterlogged, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, and freshwater marshes; an area of low-lying land submerged or inundated periodically by fresh or saline water. [Go to source
A wetland is a region that spends part of the year covered with water. Defined as key term in Introduction to Biology 2.4.14 Estuaries and wetlands are very rich aquatic ecosystems
An ecosystem in which groundwater saturates the surface layer of soil during a portion of the growing season, often in the absence of surface water. This water remains at or near the surface of the soil layer long enough to induce the development of characteristic vegetative, physical, and chemical conditions. Lands where saturation with water is the major factor in determining soil development and the types of plants that grow there.
Land where the water table is at, near, or above the land surface long enough to promote the formation of wet soils or support the growth of aquatic plants.
an area that periodically has water logged soils or is covered with a shallow layer of water resulting in reduced soil conditions. A wetland area typically supports plant life adapted to wet environments.
a transitional area between land and water which is typically saturated or inundated by surface or shallow groundwater for a significant part of the year, resulting in the formation of soils with distinctive characteristics and communities of plants adapted to life in wet growing conditions. Wetlands include marshes, swamps, and bogs.
An area of vegetation, either temporarily or permanently flooded with fresh or salt water, including mangrove, marsh and melaleuca wetlands
lowland areas satured with water, characterized by low soil oxygen.
An area of land either permanently or occasionally wet which, as a result, supports characteristic communities of flora and fauna.
Semi-aquatic land, that is land that is either inundated or saturated by water for varying periods of time during each year, and that supports aquatic vegetation which is specifically adapted for saturated soil conditions.
Low areas such as swamps, tidal flats, and marshes which retain moisture.[] XYZ
Land that is transitional between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and is covered with water for at least part of the year.
types range from marshes and swamps to the Mississippi River.
a low area where the land is saturated with water
a body of standing water that supports aquatic plants
a combination of water and land ( wet land )--- an area covered with water that supports diverse animal and plant life
a crucial breeding ground, nursery and haven for birds, fish and other wildlife
a depression of land which contains water for all or most of the year
a habitat that is sometimes covered with water or has waterlogged soils, such as a marsh or a swamp
a lowland area, such as a marsh or a swamp, that is saturated with moisture
a low-lying area of land often inundated or permanently covered by shallow water
an area covered by shallow water or wet soil during certain parts of the year
an area covered by water that supports aquatic vegetation
an area dominated by herbaceous macrophytes, which photosynthesize predominantly in the aerial environment and root in a soil which, generally speaking, is entirely saturated with water throughout the greater part of the growing season
an area in which the soil is wet long enough for anaerobic soil conditions to develop
an area in which water is present at least part of the time, generally for at least a portion of the plant growing season
an area saturated with water that can sustain a variety of animals and plants adapted to saturated conditions, such as swamps, marshes and bogs
an area that is covered by water or has very wet soils that support wet-site plant species
an area that is covered by water or has water-saturated soil during a portion of the growing season
an area that is regularly saturated by surface water or groundwater and is characterized by a prevalence of vegetation that is adapted for life in saturated soil conditions
an area that is wet (for at least part of the year) and water-loving plants love to grow
an area that temporarily holds rainwater long enough for a unique group of plants and animals to survive in it
an area that tends to be regularly wet or flooded
an area where land and water meet
an area where the soil is saturated with water for extended periods of time, an area with land and aquatic characteristics
an area which is wet all or part of the year and which supports the type of vegetation and aquatic life that requires a seasonably wet climate
a natural resource and provides many resources to humans, animals and plants
a natural water filtration system, removing suspended particles, nutrients, even toxic chemicals from our water supply
an ecosystem that depends on constant or recurrent, shallow inundation or saturation at or near the surface of the substrate
an outcropping of the ground-water table where plants have access to the water
a swamp, marsh or bog that supports vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil condition
a swampy or marshy area with characteristics of both dry land and bodies of water
a tract of land containing enough soil moisture to support certain types of water tolerant vegetation
a transitional zone between terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) systems, where the water table is at or near the surface or where land is covered by water at least part of the year
a type of habitat located between aquatic and upland habitats
An area inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency sufficient to support vegetation types adapted to wet soil conditions. Wetlands include bogs, fens, marshes and swamps.
A permanently moist lowland area such as a swamp or marsh.
low land covered with water at least part of the year. Examples include marshes, swamps, potholes, bogs, mud flats, river deltas, and floodplains.
Land that stays flooded all or part of the year with fresh or salt water.
An area of land saturated with or submerged under water. Legal definitions can vary from country to country. The term is not defined in any domestic legislation in Bangladesh. Rec. C.4.7 of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention identifies 36 broad types, 26 of which are natural or semi-natural and 10 man-made.
any area that is more-or-less regularly wet or flooded, where the water table stands at or above the land surface for at least part of the year. Coastal wetlands include salt marshes, tidal marshes, and brackish marshes subject to saline and tidal influences.
An ecosystem type, generally occurring between upland and deep water areas, that performs many important functions including: fish and wildlife habitat, flood protection, erosion control, water quality maintenance, and recreational opportunities.
A generalized term for a broad group of wet habitats. Wetlands are areas of vegetation that are transitional between land and water bodies and range from being permanently wet to intermittently water covered.
land that is covered all or part of the year with salt water or fresh water, excluding streams, lakes and the open ocean
An area of land that is regularly wet or flooded, such as a marsh or swamp. Other common names for wetlands are sloughs, ponds, and marshes.
an area that is regularly wet or flooded and has a water table that stands at or above the land surface for at least part of the year.
An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency, duration, and depth sufficient to support a predominance of emergent plant species adapted to growth in saturated soil conditions.
An area characterized by wet soil and high biologically productivity, providing an important habitat for waterfowl, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. ( zones humides)
waterlogged areas where plants and animals live
An area (including swamp, marsh, bog, prairie pothole, or similar area) having a predominance of hydric soils that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support and that under normal circumstances supports the anaerobic condition that supports the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation.
Any area in which the water table stands near, at, or above the land surface for at least part of the year. Such areas are characterized by plants that are adapted to wet soil conditions.
An area which is regularly wet or flooded; a wetland generally has standing water part of each year.
partially flooded area, sometimes forested, usually adjacent to rivers, or at river mouths where the soil is rich in moisture. Bogs, marshes and swamps are examples of wetlands.
A wetland is a lowland area that, in its normal condition, is saturated with moisture and therefore provides the natural habitat for certain wildlife. Examples of wetlands are marshes, swamps, and bogs. There are often state or county rules regarding building on property containing wetlands. The state or county may have its own legal definition of what constitutes a wetland, for the purpose of restricting building rights.
A landform (marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens) characterized by the presence of water, hydric soils, and hydorphytic vegetation. Often wetlands form the transition zones between upland and deep-water environments.
land inundated wish temporary or permanent water that is usually slow moving or station, shallow, and either fresh, brackish or saline.
A natural habitat containing water, such as a marsh, swamp, or bog. Wetlands act as filters for rivers and streams and as a storage area for excess water during flooding periods.
areas of land saturated with water all or part of the year, including ponds, marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens
a collective term used to describe land where an excess of water (i.e. waterlogging) is the dominant factor determining the nature of the soil development and the types of plants and animals living at the soil surface (Cowardian et al., 1976); lands that are sometimes or always covered by shallow water or have saturated soils, and where plants adapted for life in wet conditions usually grow.
An ecosystem whose soil is saturated for long periods seasonally or continuously, including marshes, swamps, and ephemeral ponds.
Often called swamps, bogs and marshes, these are areas prone to occasional (sometimes constant) saturation and coverage by water. Ecologists have come to discover that wetlands play a valuable role for our environment. In addition to providing habitat for many species, they also serve as a natural filter for groundwater trying to enter the water table.
An area of low lying land that is irregularly, regularly or permanently covered with either fresh or salt water
a vegetated area, such as a bog, marsh or swamp, where the soil is saturated for all or part of the year
Land where water on or near the soil surface is the dominant factor determining the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil or on its surface.
An area where water is at, near or above the land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophytic (water loving) vegetation and which has soils indicative of wet conditions.
land that holds water for at least a portion of the year that has water-loving plants
includes permanently or intermittently wet areas, shallow water, and land water margins that support a natural ecosystem of plants and animals that are adapted to wet conditions.
a water system that is dominated by vegetation and may be dry (ephemeral) depending on the availability of nearby water sources. Wetlands often attract waterfowl based upon the abundance of shallow water (ease of finding food i.e. small fish, insects, etc.) and the tall, protective vegetative cover for nesting. Generally, different species of aquatic invertebrates will be found in wetlands as opposed to river systems.
an environment where standing or moving water is present or where saturation by water is the key factor controlling the ecology of the area; includes bogs, swamps, marshes, ponds, lakes and in some definitions also includes riparian areas (see riparian)
A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, which is saturated with water, creating a unique, naturally occurring habitat for plants and wildlife.
Transitional land between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. Wetlands must have a predominance of hydric soils, be inundated or saturated with water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, and under normal circumstances, support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation.
Land located between terrestrial (land-based) and aquatic environments that have saturated or nearly saturated soils most of the year; also called bogs, ponds, estuaries, and marshes. [more
Land that is permanently or periodically inundated with water sufficient to establish hydrophytic vegetation and anaerobic soil conditions.
land or areas, usually found around rivers ( bog, marsh, swamp) containing much soil moisture; wetlands are important to healthy ecosystems because they are home to a number of critical wildlife and plant species, improve water quality by filtering out sediments and other pollutants, protect the shorelines of rivers and lakes from erosion, and help control and reduce flooding
Wetlands are defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Code of Federal Regulations, Section 328.3[b], 1986) as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
an area that, at least periodically, has waterlogged soils or is covered with a relatively shallow layer of water. Bogs, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and freshwater and saltwater swamps are examples of wetlands.
is a generic term for all the different kinds of wet habitats where the land is wet for some period of time each year but not necessarily permanently wet. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas.
Land that is permanently or temporarily wet, often due to the water table. It is usually characterized by plants that require or tolerate wet soil to grow.
areas inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support , and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.†(US Army Corp of Engineers for Section 404 support of the 1977 Clean Water Act Amendments)
An area distinguished by the presence of water at or near the surface, having unique soil conditions, and supporting vegetation adapted to wet conditions.
the aquatic habitat in which plants, in contrast to microalgae, are predominant. This includes swamps, marshes, bogs and shallow lakes.
an area where the land is saturated by water long enough to promote conditions of poorly drained soils, water-loving vegetation and biological processes suited to wet areas (Beyond Prairie Potholes, Alberta Water Resources, Alberta Environmental Protection).
Land inundated with temporary or permanent water that is usually slow moving or stationary, shallow, can be fresh, brackish or saline, and where the inundation affects the plant and animal communities and the type and productivity of soil.
A low-lying area that tends to be covered by water frequently enough to support aquatic plants and wildlife, at least in some years.
Bog, fen, marsh; an area of poor drainage where poorly decomposed plant material accumulates to form peat.
An area covered permanently, occasionally, or periodically by fresh or marine water up to a depth of 5 meters.
1) Land with a wet, spongy soil, where the water table is at or above the land surface for at least part of the year. 2) Transitional area between dry land and aquatic areas having a high water table or shallow water. 3) Land with one of the following three attributes: (a) periodically supports hydrophytes, (b) substrate is predominately undrained hydric soil, (c) substrate is nonsoil and saturated or covered with water during part of the growing season each year.
A general term for a group of we habitats. It includes areas that are permanently wet or intermittently covered by water.
An area where saturation with water is the dominant influence on characteristics of the soil and on composition of the plant community.
A place where the soil is very wet and the habitat is part land, part water. Marshes, swamps, bogs and fens are different types of wetlands. Wetlands provide food and shelter to many kinds of animals.
In physical geography, a wetland is an environment "at the interface between truly terrestrial ecosystems and truly aquatic systems making them different from each yet highly dependent on both" (Mitsch & Gosselink, 1986). In essence, wetlands are ecotones. Wetlands are typically highly productive habitats, often hosting considerable biodiversity and endemism.