Bogs formed when a lake basin fills in from above rather than from below,creating a floating mat of peat over open water,are called

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Bogs formed where a lake basin fills in from above are called quaking bogs because the floating mat of peat can tremble or quake when walked on. Fens are formed from groundwater and have a mineral-rich water source, while blanket mires and moors are broad, flat wetland habitats that can contain many different types of wetland ecosystems.

Bogs Formed When a Lake Basin Fills in from Above