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The Freshwater Wetland. By Cate. Location. Wetlands can be found all over the world. The only continent that has no wetlands is Antarctica. Wetlands are often found along the edges of rivers and lakes. They might just be holes filled up with rainwater. U.S Wetlands map. Diversity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Freshwater WetlandBy Cate
LocationWetlands can be found all over the world. The only
continent that has no wetlands is Antarctica. Wetlands are often found along the edges of rivers and lakes. They might just be holes filled up with rainwater.
U.S Wetlands map
DiversityWetlands are very diverse among other biomes. Unlike
most other biomes, they are mostly water. But unlike the marine biome, the ground does not even have to be covered with a thick layer of water, the ground only has to be very moist to be considered a wetland.
Wetland Pictures
Animals of the WetlandThere are many animals of the wetland. Mammals
include otters and beavers. There are many different birds, such as ducks, geese, herons, and egrets. There are some amphibians, too, such as frogs, toads, and salamanders. Reptiles are crocodiles, alligators, and turtles. One of the main animals, however, are fish. These animals have all adapted to the hot and moist conditions very well.
Plants of the WetlandPlants of the wetland include bullthistle, duckweed, and
wildflowers. One of the most commonly known plants are cattails. These plants have had to adapt to a large amount of water and sun, and survived, while most plants would not have.
Cattail Plant Water Lily
Why Wetlands Are ImportantWetlands are more important then you might think.
Wetlands provide beauty and recreational activities for humans, as well as a good home for hundreds of plants and animals. For more information, go to:http://
www.reefed.edu.au/home/students/web_quest/exploring_wetlands/why_are_wetlands_important
Wetlands Quiz1. What is one plant that lives in the
wetland?
2. Why is it important to protect wetlands?
3. Why do you think there are no wetlands in Antarctica?
Pictures!!!
Resources Hamiltonnature.com Ucsb.edu Sites.google.comBerkley.edu Wikipedia.org