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wetland ecosystems
Ecosystems whose soil is saturated for long periods seasonally or continuously, including marshes, swamps, and ephemeral ponds. More detailed terms for wetlands can be selected from the FGDC Wetland Classification <http://fgdc.gov/standards/status/sub3_4.html>.
This category is also used for marsh ecosystems, marshland ecosystems, and riparian ecosystems