Flooded grasslands and savannas

The Pantanal, in south-central South America

Flooded grasslands and savannas is a terrestrial biome of the WWF biogeographical system . Its component ecoregions are generally located at subtropical and tropical latitudes, which are flooded seasonally or year-round. A common term is swamp.

Characteristics

Flooded grasslands and savanna habitats, plant communities, ecosystems, ecozones, and ecoregions are characterized by:

They are found as grasslands, savannas, and wetlands.

Examples

Some types and examples include

See also

External links

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