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In es, Rush es, Reeds , Typha s, Sedge s, and other herbaceous Plant s (possibly with low-growing woody plants) in a context of shallow Water . A marsh is different from a Swamp , which has a greater proportion of open water surface, and is generally deeper than a marsh. In North America, the term swamp is used for Wetland dominated by trees rather than grasses and low Herb s. The water of a marsh can be Fresh , Brackish or Saline . Coastal marshes may be associated with Estuaries and along waterways between Coast al Barrier Island s and the inner coast. The estuarine marsh, or Tidal Marsh , is often based on soils consisting of sandy bottoms or Bay Mud s. An example is the Tantramar Marsh of eastern Canada . Below water decomposition processes often produce Marsh Gas , which may through Self-ignition manifest as Will O' The Wisp s (aka. Jack-a-lanterns or spirites). Marshes are critically important wildlife Habitats , often serving as breeding grounds for a wide variety of Animal life. Constructed Wetland s featuring surface-flow design are usually in the form of a marsh. IMAGES |
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