If you didn't know yet: a swamp has trees, a marsh has grasses and sedges.
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This swamp is east of Ocala and south of Silver Springs State Park.
Before the Civil War, there was a sugar plantation in this area.
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The swamp was percolating with gasses from decaying leaves.
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Tillandisa city on this tree. Tillandsias are epiphytes related to bromeliads and pineapple.
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The dipnet found these black fish.
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Aa native carnivore pitcher plant.
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Several bridges lead across areas that have permanent water or muck.
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