Wetland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012685",
  "term": "Wetland",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An area of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, leading to characteristic ecosystems. These environments support aquatic plants and animals adapted to hydric soils and waterlogged conditions. Wetlands are classified based on their hydrological regime and vegetation, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "biodiversity",
    "biodiversity action plan",
    "conservation biology",
    "conservation ecology",
    "ecotone",
    "endemism",
    "soil"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 963 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/wetland/"
}