Bog

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003514",
  "term": "Bog",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A type of wetland that accumulates appreciable peat deposits. Bogs depend primarily on precipitation for their water source, and are usually acidic and rich in plant residue with a conspicuous mat of living green moss.\n\n2. A type of wetland that has poorly drained acidic peat-soil dominated by sedges and sphagnum moss.\n\n3. Found almost exclusively in glaciated depressions, soils are saturated highly acidic, have low nutrient levels, and are saturated throughout the growing season. Vegetation consists of a variety of emergents, carnivorous plants such as sundew and pitcher plants, and shrubs or small trees occurring on consolidated peat. Bogs usually have an area of open water called the \"eye.\"\n\n4. Type of wetland that has poorly drained acidic peat-soil dominated by sedges and sphagnum moss.\n\n5. Type of wetland that accumulates appreciable peat deposits. Bogs depend primarily on precipitation for their water source, and are usually acidic and rich in plant residue with a conspicuous mat of living green moss.\n\n6. A type of wetland characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and a floor covered by a thick carpet of sphagnum moss. Bogs receive all or most of their water from precipitation rather than from runoff, groundwater or streams. As a result, bogs are low in the nutrients needed for plant growth, a condition that is enhanced by acid forming peat mosses.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Terms of Environment",
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "Natural Landscaping Glossary",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary",
    "Aquatic Resources Awareness Course for Real Estate Appraisers Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bog/"
}