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Freshwater marshes are generally wetlands with an open expanse of grasses and other grass-like plants. Freshwater marshes generally contain few, if any, trees and shrubs. Marshes have standing water for much of the year and act as natural filters. As water passes over the marsh, water flow is slowed down, and suspended particles settle out.

Animals found in the marsh can include fish, invertebrates (animals without a backbone), frogs, snakes, alligators, white-tailed deer, the Florida panther, and other mammals. Many waterbirds and wading birds nest and forage (search for food) in marshes as well.
Source USGS SOFIA Kid's page: Florida Ecosystems, Freshwater Marshes
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current15:15, 27 August 2005Thumbnail for version as of 15:15, 27 August 2005500 × 375 (51 KB)Fred J (talk | contribs)*From http://sofia.usgs.gov/virtual_tour/kids/ecosys.html {{PD-USGov}} Category:Florida Category:Nature

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