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Record 1 2004-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

A soil whose humic layer lies directly on the parent rock, which is usually lime-deficient and siliceous.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Sol à horizon humifère bien développé, homogène, formant une limite nette avec l'horizon C ou R et caractérisant les montagnes humides.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
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