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Ombrotrophic — ( cloud fed ) refers to soil or vegetation which receive all of their water and nutrients from precipitation, rather than from streams or springs. Such environments are hydrologically isolated from the surrounding landscape, and since rain is… … Wikipedia
ombrotrophic — [ˌɒmbrə(ʊ) trəʊfɪk, trɒfɪk] adjective Ecology (of a bog or its vegetation) dependent on atmospheric moisture for its nutrients … English new terms dictionary
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Bog — A bog or mire is a wetland type that accumulates acidic peat, a deposit of dead plant material ndash; usually mosses, but also lichens in Arctic climates.Bogs occur where the water at the ground surface is acidic, either from acidic ground water … Wikipedia
Fen — A fen is a type of wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. Fens are characterized by their water chemistry, which is neutral or alkaline. Fens are different from bogs, which are acidic, fed primarily by rainwater (ombrotrophic) and often… … Wikipedia
Torronsuo National Park — Geobox|Protected Area name = Torronsuo National Park native name = Torronsuon kansallispuisto other name = other name1 = category local = National Park of Finland category iucn = II image size = image caption = Torronsuo National Park in spring… … Wikipedia
String bog — A String bog or Strong mire is a bog consisting of slightly elevated ridges and islands, with woody plants, alternating with flat, wet sedge mat areas. String bogs occur on slightly sloping surfaces, with the ridges at right angles to the… … Wikipedia
Poor fen — A poor fen (or poor fen, sedge or sedge mire) is a natural wetland habitat, consisting of dense low growth of small sedges and other plants. It develops on wet ground where the water is fairly acidic and has very few plant nutrients.Poor fen is… … Wikipedia
Base-poor — in ecology refers to water or soil which has relatively low levels of alkaline chemical bases, such as calcium or magnesium ions. Such environments are usually dominated by organic acids, and so are acidic and are occupied by species tolerant of… … Wikipedia
Minerotrophic — refers to soils and vegetation whose water supply comes mainly from streams or springs. This water has flowed over or through rocks or other minerals, often acquiring dissolved chemicals which raise the nutrient levels and reduce the acidity. If… … Wikipedia
