Tables 



No. 



1 Distribution of Subclasses within the classification hierarchy. 



2 Salinity modifiers used in this classification system. 



3 pH modifiers used in this classification system. 



4 Comparison of wetland types described in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 

 39 with some of the major components of this classification system. 



5 Comparison of the zones of Stewart and Kantrud's (1971) classification with the water 

 regime modifiers used in the present classification system. 



No. 



Figures 



1 Classification hierarchy of wetlands and deepwater habitats, showing Systems, Sub- 

 systems, and Classes. The Palustrine System does not include deepwater habitats. 



2 Distinguishing features and examples of habitats in the Marine System. 



3 Distinguishing features and examples of habitats in the Estuarine System. 



4 Distinguishing features and examples of habitats in the Riverine System. 



5 Distinguishing features and examples of habitats in the Lacustrine System. 



6 Distinguishing features and examples of habitats in the Palustrine System. 



7 Ecoregions of the United States after Bailey (1976) with the addition of 10 Marine 

 and Estuarine Provinces proposed in our classification. 



8 Comparison of the Water Chemistry Subclasses of Stewart and Kantrud (1972) with 

 Water Chemistry Modifiers used in the present classification system. 



VI 



