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"Wetlands are areas where water covers
the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil
all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including
during the growing season. Water saturation largely determines how
the soil develops and the types of plant and animal communities
living in and on the soil. Wetlands may support both aquatic and
terrestrial species. The prolonged presence of water creates
conditions that favor the growth of specially adapted plants and
promote the development of characteristic wetlands soils."
-- EPA, America's Wetlands: Our Vital
Link Between Land and Water
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