(par 4.2.4.2.1.2) Pond (taken from wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pond From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A pond in Swarzynice, Poland A pond is a body of standing water, either natural or artificial, that is usually smaller than a lake.[1] They may arise naturally in floodplains as part of a river system, or they may be somewhat isolated depressions (examples include vernal pools and prairie potholes). Usually they contain shallow water with marsh and […]
(par 4.2.4.2.1.2) Wetlands
http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Tw-Z/Wetlands.html The very word “wetland” indicates that water is the first requirement for wetlands to exist. A wetland can be identified by three basic factors: soil, vegetation, and water regime (hydrology). A wetland generally is described as an area where water is the dominant factor in determining the nature of soil development and the types […]
(par 4.2.4.2.1.2) Wetland (taken from wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laguna de Rocha, the largest wetland in the urban area in Esteban Echeverría Partido, Argentina Mangrove swamps are coastal wetlands. This swamp is in the FloridaEverglades.[1] Peat bogs are freshwater wetlands that develop in areas with standing water and low soil fertility. Marshes develop along the edges of rivers and lakes. Many species of frogs live in wetlands, while […]