Wetland: meaning, definitions and examples
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wetland
[ ˈwɛtˌlænd ]
natural habitat
A wetland is an area of land that is covered with shallow water or has waterlogged soil for most of the year. Wetlands are important habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, providing breeding grounds, shelter, and food sources. They also play a crucial role in flood control and water purification.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Wetlands are home to a diverse range of species, including frogs, ducks, and cattails.
- The wetland ecosystem is fragile and can be easily disrupted by human activity.
Translations
Translations of the word "wetland" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pântano
🇮🇳 आर्द्रभूमि (aardrabhumi)
🇩🇪 Feuchtgebiet
🇮🇩 lahan basah
🇺🇦 водно-болотне угіддя
🇵🇱 mokradło
🇯🇵 湿地 (shitchi)
🇫🇷 zone humide
🇪🇸 humedal
🇹🇷 sulak alan
🇰🇷 습지 (seupji)
🇸🇦 أراضٍ رطبة (arāḍīn raṭba)
🇨🇿 mokřad
🇸🇰 mokraď
🇨🇳 湿地 (shīdì)
🇸🇮 mokrišče
🇮🇸 votlendi
🇰🇿 батпақты жер
🇬🇪 ჭაობი (ch'aobi)
🇦🇿 bataqlıq ərazisi
🇲🇽 humedal