Which one among the following is a peat-producing wetland?
Swamps
Marshes
Bogs
Lakes
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
Bogs are a type of freshwater wetland characterized by spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and a floor covered by a thick carpet of sphagnum moss. Peat is accumulated partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that develops in wetlands where waterlogged conditions inhibit decomposition, which is a defining feature of bogs.