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  1. Swamp - Wikipedia

    The two main types of swamp are "true" or swamp forests and "transitional" or shrub swamps. In the boreal regions of Canada, the word swamp is colloquially used for what is more formally …

  2. Hockomock Swamp ACEC - Mass.gov

    The Hockomock Swamp and associated wetlands and water bodies comprise the largest vegetated freshwater wetland system in Massachusetts. The boundaries of the Hockomock …

  3. Swamp | Description, Ecology, Formation, Examples, Plants, …

    Swamp, type of wetland ecosystem characterized by mineral soils with poor drainage and by plant life dominated by trees. The latter characteristic distinguishes a swamp from a marsh. …

  4. SWAMP Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SWAMP is a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water; especially : one dominated by woody vegetation. How to use swamp in a sentence.

  5. Swamp - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A swamp is an area of land permanently saturated, or filled, with water. Many swamps are even covered by water. There are two main types of swamps: freshwater swamps …

  6. What Are Swamps? - Definition, Characteristics and Types

    Apr 22, 2024 · A swamp is a type of wetland characterized by its unique blend of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, making it one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. Swamps are …

  7. What Is a Swamp and Why Is This Wetland Important?

    Aug 16, 2025 · A swamp is a wetland characterized by its dominance of woody vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, growing in standing or slow-moving water. This woody vegetation …

  8. SWAMP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SWAMP definition: 1. (an area of) very wet, soft land: 2. to cover a place or thing with a large amount of water…. Learn more.

  9. Site Summary: Hockomock Swamp - Mass Audubon

    Hockomock consists of large areas of Atlantic Coastal White Cedar, other areas of Red Maple swamp, small open ponds in addition to Lake Nippinicket, and some open marsh.

  10. Swamp - New World Encyclopedia

    Swamps are generally characterized by very slow-moving waters. They are usually associated with adjacent rivers or lakes. In some cases, rivers become swamps for a distance. Swamps …