Wetland Biome Facts
Wetland Biome Facts
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| Interesting Wetland Biome Facts: |
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| Wetlands are always associated with land. They are the barrier between land and water. |
| The wetland biome includes swamps, bogs, and marshes. |
| Many wetlands serve as a reservoir for excessive rainfall to prevent flooding. |
| Wetland biomes appear on every continent except Antarctica. |
| It is common to find wetland biomes situated inside of another biome. For this reason, the wetland biome is often overlooked. |
| Wetlands can be made of freshwater, saltwater, or a combination of the two. |
| Wetland biomes typically remain humid and moist at all times making it the perfect home for many animals. |
| There is more animal diversity in the wetland biome than any other biome type. |
| Often times, people mistake wetlands for something harmful or nonessential. They refer to them as swamplands or wastelands and aim to destroy them. |
| There are many different animals that live in wetland biomes, but one can generally expect to see amphibians, birds and many different insects there. |
| Some birds remain at a particular wetland all year long while other birds migrate from wetland to wetland. |
| Wetlands serve as a filter that purifies or cleans surface water. |
| Some wetlands are referred to as seasonal, meaning they typically form in the fall and winter but are totally dried out during the summer. |
| A swamp is a wetland that contains trees like a forest. There are many swamps located in Florida such as the Everglades. |
| Wetland biomes are responsible for keeping rivers at a normal level. They hold water and then release it to the river as needed. |
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