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O horizon  

Definition

  • [Agren & Andersson 2012] Accumulation of litter and particular decomposed plant parts on top of the mineral soil. Often sub-divided into litter (S, L and F) and humus (H) horizons. This horizon consists mostly of organic matter. In forest soils, this horizon is often called forest floor

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  • O layer
  • organic layer

Note

  • [controlled by ] Staszewski 08.06.2013

Contributor

  • 0000-0003-0631-8231

Creator

  • 0000-0003-0631-8231

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/40

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