A marsh is a well‐buffered wetland, with relatively strong water‐flow and large seasonal fluctuations in water level. Trees are lacking, and eutrophic conditions allow a high production of vascular plants, while prohibiting a well‐developed bryophyte layer. A salt marsh is one affected by sea-water.
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(2008). Marsh. In: Chesworth, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-3995-9_342
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