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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

fens  

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  • Information Fen: A minerotrophic peatland that receives water and nutrients both from the atmosphere and from the groundwater.

    Created: 3/7/22

    Last modified: 2/11/25

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  • Wetlands that accumulate peat deposits. Fens are less acidic than bogs, deriving most of their water from groundwater rich in calcium and magnesium. A fen is located on a slope, flat, or depression and gets its water from both rainfall and surface water. It may be slightly acidic, neutral or alkaline, either nutrient-poor or nutrient-rich. (en)

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