Concept information
Preferred term
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
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 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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