A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems, such as all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands ...
Jungle rainforest with small river... Beautiful tropical nature. Jungle rainforest with small river between green palm trees and wild vegetation in southern Florida. Dense rainforest ecosystem.
Reptilian predator... Alligator in Florida natural environment. Reptilian predator native to USA south on riverbank in Florida wetlands. American alligator on the bank of the lake in Florida.
Groundwater plays an important role in sustaining aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, such as springs, wetlands, rivers and vegetation. Understanding these groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs) is ...