Floodplain swamp

A floodplain swamp is a swamp habitat in Florida. They occur in areas of flooding and inundation along streams and rivers.[1] They have a lot in common with strand swamps, found further south where lack of slope prevents stream formation and host a variety of plant and animal species.[2] low land covered with slow moving animals.

References

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  2. ↑ "Strand Swamp" (PDF). Florida Natural Area Inventory. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
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