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Summary Of: BogsBogs occur where the water at the ground surface is acidic... Water flowing out of bogs has a characteristic brown color... Bogs are very sensitive habitats... Bogs are widely distributed in cold... s largest wetlands are the bogs of the Western... Sphagnum bogs were widespread in northern... of which bogs are an example... Extensive bogs cover the northern areas of the... coastal bogs are frequently intruded upon by low lying dunes called... Valley bogs may develop in relatively dry and warm climates... of bog occurring in wetter parts of valley bogs and raised bogs... Bogs are recognized as a significant habitat type by a number of governmental and conservation agencies... Bogs are challenging environments for plant life because they are low in nutrients and very acidic... The high acidity of bogs and the absorption of water by sphagnum moss reduce the amount of water available for... Bogs also offer a unique environment for animals... bogs give a home to the... bogs can catch fire and often sustain long... of the bogs in England have been destroyed... Sphagnum bogs are also used for sport... within bogs can result in the remarkable preservation of organic material... Some bogs have preserved ancient... One ancient artefact found in bogs in many places is... Differences between bogs and other wetlands...Encyclodia Page On: Bogs |
