Vernal pool
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vernal-pool-168-18634055
title:
Vernal pool
text:
Vernal pools, also called vernal ponds or ephemeral pools, are seasonal pools of water that provide habitat for distinctive plants and animals. They are considered to be a distinctive type of wetland usually devoid of fish, and thus allow the safe development of natal amphibian and insect species unable to withstand competition or predation by fish. Certain tropical fish lineages have however adapted to this habitat specifically. Vernal pools are a type of wetland. They can be surrounded by many
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Seasonal pools of water that provide habitat
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernal_pool
date created:
2004-12-28T18:51:01Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T05:59:01Z
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