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~There are two types of swamps, forested and shrub swamps.

~In the US swamps cover approximately 100,000 square miles.

~Swamps develop in moist climates

~Swamps contain a natural filtration system that cleans the water even better than our man made factories.

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Mangrove Swamps are mainly found in coastal areas. Mangrove plants evolved to tolerate daily tidal flooding and high salinity.

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It is muddy and cool with land plants growing at the sides of the swamp.

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the main features are protrude roots, swampy area, breading area for species/marine life. long roots.

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green,slimmy,and of course it is wet

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