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Also known as brook, mire, peatland, fen, peatbog

thumb|300px|Marshlands are often noted within wetlands, as seen here in the [[New Jersey Meadowlands at Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.]] thumb|upright=1.35|right|Marsh in shallow water on a lakeshore

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A marsh is a type of wetland where shallow water and soft, muddy ground support the growth of grasses, reeds, and other water-loving plants. Marshes are important ecosystems that provide habitat for wildlife and are found in various settings, from lakeshores to larger wetland areas.

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
wetland
Image
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OpenStreetMap tag
wetland=marsh
different from
swamp
Commons category
Marshes
topic's main category
Category:Marshes
Commons gallery
Marsh
partially coincident with
swamp
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