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What's a Wetland?

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2206
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Abstract:
Some wetlands, such as swamps and marshes, are easily identifiable. Others, though, are dry several months each year. Wet or dry, both must meet three criteria to be classified as a wetland: wetland vegetation, hydric (wet) soil, and water evidence.
Source:
Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 3, Mar 1995, p22-25, il
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