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A healthy wetland also prevents pollutants from running into the bay. Ecologists call wetlands "the kidney" of the ecosystem because of the natural cleansing functions they perform. They do this by retaining sediments and toxic pollutants attached to the sediments. Wetland plants also reduce algae blooms and fish kills.
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What services do estuaries and wetlands provide?
One service that estuaries and wetlands provide is a home for animals and plants.
Drawing of a kidney bean?
kidney
What is a cadaver kidney?
A kidney from a brain-dead organ donor used for purposes of kidney transplantation.
Which artery carries waste laden blood into kidney?
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Do Humans live in the wetlands?
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Why are wetlands called the kidneys of nature?
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Ill effects of mining in Goa?
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Does California have wetlands?
There are many wetlands in California
Is Alabama the wetlands?
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What are some words to describe wetlands?
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What is the importance of the wetlands?
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Why are wetlands important in reclamation?
why are wetlands importaant in reclamation
Do Flamingos live in wetlands?
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Are wetlands dangerous?
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What is wrong with wetlands being destroyed?
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they r our nature's kidneys clean our water protect us from floods gives habitats to the animals gives food to the animals
What is a terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem called?
wetlands - ash (:
