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By: Dillon and Mark
Ecology of Wetland Habitats
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Definition of Wetland
• A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture, especially when thought of as the natural habitat of wildlife.
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Some animals that live in NH wetlands
Great blue herons SalamandersRibbon snakes
MuskratsBeaversOdonata
Painted turtlesChorus frogsMarsh wren
MinksFrogs
White tailed deer
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Description of a MarshThey are very important habitats for reptiles and
amphibians and other creatures that live in or near the water.
They are frequently filled with water but do not always contain it.
They have a lot of vegetation that grows in the water.
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Description
Peat makes up a lot of peatlands which is where the name comes from.
Peat is a form of moss.Definition
A Peatland is an extensive tract of land where peat has formed.
Peatland
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Description of a Swamp
A swamp is a tract of wet, spongy land, often having a growth of
certain types of trees and other vegetation such as swamp oaks,
bangalow palm, and many others.
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• Swamps– Tadpoles eat the algae in the swamp
• Marshes– Turtles eat everything preventing overpopulation
• Peatlands– Moose eat peat moss out of the peatlands
Interactions of Wildlife and Habitats
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Mindflight Activities
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• http://www.hamiltonnature.org/habitats/wetland/wetland_ types.htm
• http://www.davidmcminn.com/ngc/pages/swamp.pdf• http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/nwep7i.htm• http://www.google.com/search?q=peatland&gbv=2&hl=en&t
bs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=kMNpSp_NAdeCtgeOh7i0Cw&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=5
• http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2007/12/11/lifefocus/19387085&sec=lifefocus
Sources
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Dillon and Mark’s Video
• http://mindflight.plymouth.edu/blog/eco2009/2009/07/24/605605/