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| − | A '''swamp''' is a wetland area, flooded permanently or only periodically. Generally they have an abundance of foliage, including heavy, specialized | + | A '''swamp''' is a wetland area, flooded permanently or only periodically. Generally they have an abundance of foliage, including heavy, specialized {{L|tree}}-growth and a vast ecosystem. Compare with {{L|marsh}}es. |
== Swamps in Dwarf Fortress == | == Swamps in Dwarf Fortress == | ||
| − | Swamps and marshes tend to form around oceanic coastlines, especially where | + | Swamps and marshes tend to form around oceanic coastlines, especially where {{L|river}}s meet the {{L|ocean}}. |
| − | Swamps suffer much of the same problems as marshes. Generally the | + | Swamps suffer much of the same problems as marshes. Generally the {{L|water}} table is too high, resulting in an {{L|aquifer}} at or near ground level. Carving out a fort becomes difficult and most rock will need to be imported in the form of {{L|block}}s at embarkation or from the periodic {{L|trade}}rs that visit. Surface water is arguably slightly more common than in marsh {{L|biome}}s. |
Saltwater marshes tend to lack drinkable water; it will be more difficult to survive. | Saltwater marshes tend to lack drinkable water; it will be more difficult to survive. | ||
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== Foliage Specifics == | == Foliage Specifics == | ||
All swamps and marshes, whether fresh or salt water, contain willow, with the exception of mangrove swamps, which, not surprisingly, contain mangrove trees. | All swamps and marshes, whether fresh or salt water, contain willow, with the exception of mangrove swamps, which, not surprisingly, contain mangrove trees. | ||
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