How Important Are the Wetlands? Seats of Biological Diversity
It’s appalling to see wetlands being converted into commercial spaces or industrial buildings. For me, it’s like leading humanity to perdition the merry way. But, I’m not one who would just sit back and passively look at the destruction of these ecosystems. I would rather try to take this marshy issue clear.
Having said this, may I lay down the roles of wetlands.
What exactly are wetlands?
Contrary to what some people believe, wetlands are ecosystems. They are land areas that are high in biodiversity. These lands may either be seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water. You can find them everywhere and in varied sizes. And you may call it by different names, such as:
● Coastal wetlands. These include the estuaries, coral reefs, lagoons, mangroves, and saltwater marshes.
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● Inland wetlands may refer to billabongs, fens, lakes, marshes, ponds, rivers, swamps, and other similar land areas.
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● Fishponds and rice paddies are classified as wetlands, too.
