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Marshes have decaying plants and animals and sun-dried leaves. Since the water doesn't move around much, the decay plus wet muddy soil smells stagnant, earthy, 'froggy'. There may be the musty smell of various molds that love wetlands.

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What are three biotic parts of a marsh community?

Plants such as cattails, sedges, and bullrushes that provide habitat for various organisms. Insects like mosquitoes, dragonflies, and beetles that feed on marsh plants and are prey for larger animals. Birds including herons, ducks, and marsh wrens that rely on the marsh for nesting, feeding, and shelter.


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Plants, such as cattails and marsh grasses, are an important biotic component in a marsh community, providing habitat and food for other organisms. Insects like dragonflies and mosquitoes are biotic parts of a marsh community, playing roles in pollination and serving as a food source for other animals. Birds, such as herons and ducks, are another biotic component in a marsh community, utilizing the habitat for nesting, feeding, and resting.


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