Types of fresh water-Types of fresh water-created patchescreated patches

Rarely covered by water: Rarely covered by water: River floodplains- aka riparian zoneRiver floodplains- aka riparian zone Vernal pools- temporary ponds, filled seasonallyVernal pools- temporary ponds, filled seasonally

Usually covered by fresh water, soil saturate:Usually covered by fresh water, soil saturate: Wetlands generallyWetlands generally Swamps- dominated by treesSwamps- dominated by trees Marshes- relatively open, with only low growing Marshes- relatively open, with only low growing

plantsplants Bogs- An acidic wetland with lots of peatBogs- An acidic wetland with lots of peat Fen- A wetland with basic water.Fen- A wetland with basic water.

Always covered by fresh water, standing Always covered by fresh water, standing water:water: Ponds, lakesPonds, lakes

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Types of salt water-created Types of salt water-created patchespatches

Rarely covered by water: Rarely covered by water: Coastal floodplains, Coastal forestsCoastal floodplains, Coastal forests

Usually covered by water, soil Usually covered by water, soil saturate:saturate: Salt marshes- relatively few species Salt marshes- relatively few species

adapted for thisadapted for this Always covered by fresh water, Always covered by fresh water,

standing water:standing water: The ocean, estuariesThe ocean, estuaries

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