Bogs are a type of freshwater wetland characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and a floor covered by a thick carpet of sphagnum moss. Peat is accumulated partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that develops in wetlands where waterlogged conditions inhibit decomposition, which is a defining feature of bogs.
Which one among the following is a peat- producing wetland?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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