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Term: SLOUGH
Definition: A slough is either an arm of a river that is separate from the main channel or a bog, which is a place filled with deep mud.
Definition: A slough is either an arm of a river that is separate from the main channel or a bog, which is a place filled with deep mud.
The first example illustrates the first definition of slough as an arm of a river. The second example illustrates the second definition of slough as a bog or a place filled with deep mud. The third example shows how sloughs can be a part of a larger ecosystem and provide habitats for various species.