String bog

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A string bog is a bog consisting of slightly elevated ridges and islands, with woody plants, alternating with flat, wet sedge mat areas. String bogs occur on slightly sloping surfaces, with the ridges at right angles to the diection of water flow. They are an example of patterned vegetation.

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Blanket bog

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