ombrotrophic

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Ombrotrophic
The word Ombrotrophic refers to a type of peatland which receives all of its water and nutrients from precipitation falling directly on its surface. The word literally translates to "cloud-fed." Such peatlands are hydrologically isolated from the surrounding landscape and are home to organisms which tolerant of acidic, low-nutrient environments. The vegetation of ombrotrophic peatlands is dominated by Sphagnum moss.
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