Bog

Bog

Bog (pronounced: /bɒɡ/) is a type of wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material. Bogs are often found in cool, northern climates, primarily in areas of low nutrient soil.

Etymology

The term "bog" comes from the Old Irish bogach meaning "soft, moist ground." It was first recorded in English in the 13th century.

Related Terms

• Peat: A brown, soil-like material characteristic of bog areas, composed of partially decomposed vegetable matter. It is widely cut and dried for use in gardening and as fuel.
• Wetland: A distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail.
• Marsh: A type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.
• Swamp: A wetland that features permanent inundation of large areas of land by shallow bodies of water, generally with a substantial number of hummocks, or dry-land protrusions.
• Fen: A type of wetland fed by mineral-rich surface water or groundwater, characterized by its water chemistry, which is neutral or alkaline, with relatively high dissolved mineral levels but few other plant nutrients.

See Also

• Hydrology
• Ecosystem
• Habitat

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bog
• Wikipedia's article - Bog

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