Abiotic Factors
Abiotic factors, defined as non-living aspects of an ecosystem, are an important part of swamps. Climate is only one of the many abiotic factors that make swamps what they are.
Freshwater swamps have water with a salt content of less than 1%.
The water is not moving, or very slow moving; rivers that run into swamps are often stalled by the standing water in swamps.
Hurricanes and monsoons are the most common natural disasters that hurt swamp biomes, taking down many trees and ruining the habitats of many animals.
The mineral content in the soil of swamps is high, making it a good place for plants to grow.
Low oxygen levels are common in swamp water. Because of the low oxygen levels, dead organisms cannot decompose fully, giving swamp water its murky color.