Description
Wetlands are areas that are regularly saturated with water, typically due to rainfall or river runoff. These areas can be found near the coast, in river valleys, or in other low-lying areas. Wetlands are an important part of the environment, because they help to protect against flooding, provide habitat for many species of plants and animals, and store water during dry periods.
Text explains how wetlands are created naturally and how they sustain themselves. Describes how the flora and fauna of wetlands are ideally adapted to their environment, and how the ecosystem copes with pollutants and climatic change. For students of ecology, biology, and environmental science. Includes index and illustrations. DLC: Wetlands.
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