Wetlands

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HeIIo fellow students. My namp,is . . , ., _ and I?m a 5'F grade studen t at an:ele*uot E school- in watsonville. f'm in, aspgcial,etass-where t've are learning about wetlnnds and I'd like to i$hare with you abaut ,wly:at wetlands are, how" 'lmporlont they ilre, and an animal of particular interest to rner ':L'.':

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Third, we are yery fortunate to literally have wetls,nds as part of our community. They serve many impofiant purposes, such asl e v\-n*et^ c,lean

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In the following paragraphs, I wiII briefly discuss what I rched about my animal of interest, the . f will cover the following: classification, common name, scientific name, physical characteristics, behavior, if the animal cnmouflages, adaptations, range, migratory, population, status, reproduction, habitato prey, predntors, where animal fits in food web, and whether the Ohlone Indians used the animal for food, clothingr or other purposes. I hope you enjoy the book!

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