Wetland Ecology Terms

noun a stretch of swampy or boggy ground

verb to involve or entangle in difficulties or complicated circumstances

• The company found itself in a mire of legal troubles after the scandal broke.
• I stepped into a mire while hiking and had to clean off my boots afterwards.
• Don't get yourself stuck in that mire of drama, it's not worth it.
• Her mind was in a mire of confusion as she tried to make sense of the situation.

adjective relating to or found in marshes or swamps

• The paludal ecosystem is home to a variety of unique plant and animal species.
• I never realized how important it is to protect paludal areas until I saw all the wildlife living there.
• I heard there's some paludal swamp nearby that's great for fishing.
• The murky waters of the paludal swamp mirrored his uncertain thoughts.

noun a wetland area characterized by stagnant water and a variety of vegetation

• The swamp is a complex ecosystem that supports a variety of plant and animal species.
• I got lost in the swamp while hiking and had to find my way out before it got dark.
• Let's ditch this party and go hang out in the swamp, it'll be a wild adventure!
• Navigating the bureaucracy of that government agency felt like wading through a swamp of paperwork.

adjective describing a place that is wet, muddy, and filled with water, like a swamp

• The swampy terrain made it difficult for the researchers to navigate through the wetlands.
• I avoid walking through the swampy area because it's always muddy and gross.
• I heard that party was in a swampy part of town, so I didn't bother going.
• Her mind felt swampy with all the conflicting thoughts and emotions swirling around.