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| Classifying Land as Wetlands | |
 What are Wetlands?
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 Land can be classified as Terrestrial, Deep Water, or Wetland. A Wetland is what its name implies- wet land. Wetland habitats are watery for at
least part of the growing season and are usually subject to flooding. Wetlands are home to
a diverse group of plants, animals and protists, most of which are specially adapted to
living in a wet environment. Some examples of Wetland habitats include; swamps, bogs,
fens, marshes, and mangroves. A Terrestrial habitat is composed mainly of dry land and contains mostly species
that are adapted for living on dry land.Some examples of Terrestrial habitats include;
grassy meadows, pine forests, tundras, and deserts. A Deep Water habitat is comprised mainly of water, and contains mostly species that are adapted for living in water. Examples of Deep Water habitats include; submerged Coral Reefs, Kelp Forests, Lakes and Rivers. |
