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Wetland ecologyWetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world—comparable to rainforests. While covering only 6% of the Earth's surface (approximately 4.1% of Queensland), wetlands provide a disproportionately high number of ecosystem services that benefit, sustain and support the environmental, social and economic well-being of people. There are many types of wetlands ranging from rivers, swamps and lakes to estuaries and even coral reefs that also support a whole variety of different wetland plants and animals. Wetland ecology looks at the interactions between organisms and their environment[1]. Quick facts
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Last updated: 22 March 2013 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment and Science, Queensland (2013) Wetland ecology, WetlandInfo website, accessed 13 April 2023. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/ |