Wetland Biome

A characteristic attribute of wetland used for defining this biome is water saturation. Yes, the soil in this biome is damp and swampy. There is no specific location for wetland biome, but it is found in nearly all parts of the world. It is a type of landform in tropical rainforest and temperate forest. Functional wise, it is one of the richest biomes with semi-aquatic conditions. In fact, wetland provides food and shelter for numerous birds, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. No wonder, it is regarded as a biotic system essential for the landscape.