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Freshwater wetland ecosystem characterized by poorly drained mineral soils and plant life dominated by trees.
Swamps have a sufficient water supply to keep the ground waterlogged, and the water has a high-enough mineral content to stimulate decay of organisms and to prevent the accumulation of organic materials. They are found throughout the world. See also marsh .
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Big Cypress Swamp
Congaree Swamp National Monument
Dismal Swamp
The Swamp Fox
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