Is Wetland a part of the terrestrial ecosystem?

A wetland is technically a transitional ecosystem. Just like estuaries are a transitional ecosystem between aquatic and marine environments, wetlands are a transitional ecosystem between terrestrial and aquatic environments. read more

Just like estuaries are a transitional ecosystem between aquatic and marine environments, wetlands are a transitional ecosystem between terrestrial and aquatic environments. By definition, a wetland is an ecosystem that is saturated with water for extended periods of time, either seasonally or permanently. read more

Wetland types: floodplain, mudflat, salt marsh, mangroves. Nutrient retention: Wetlands cycle both sediments and nutrients balancing terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. A natural function of wetland vegetation is the up-take and storage of nutrients found in the surrounding soil and water. read more