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a adaptation
Evolutionary process by which an organism becomes better suited to live in a particular environment. How a species changes over time to better live in a particular environment.
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anoxic
Without oxygen.
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b bog
A wetland ecosystem that is highly acidic and has an accumulation of decomposed plants known as peat.
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buffer zone
The area of land next to a body of water, where activities such as construction are restricted in order to protect the water.
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buttress
Broadened bottom of a tree trunk that helps to stabilize a tree growing in wet soil or water.
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d deciduous
Any plant that sheds its leaves annually.
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detritus
Decaying organic matter found in the top layer of soil or mixed with wetland waters; a food source for many small wetland organisms.
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dormant
Period when a plant is not actively growing, but is still alive. For most wetland plants this happens in the winter
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e endangered species
Any species of plant or animal that is having trouble surviving and reproducing. This is often caused by loss of habitat, not enough food, or pollution. Endangered species are protected by the government in an effort to keep them from becoming extinct.
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