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Humus is formed when organic material (such as leaves , dead animals etc) is disgraded by a combination of fungi,bacteria,microbes and other animals((earthworms for example) that reside in the soil.
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∙ 13y agoHumus is formed from soil mixtures and any other organic materials
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Which layer of soil is the most newly formed?
Humus
Where are most humus formed?
Humans are formed in whomes.
How does soil from?
Soil is formed by weathered rocks and humus (organic matter)
Which component of soil is not formed by the weathering of rocks?
The humus (organic component).
What layer of soil is the most newly formed?
humus - study island? lol
How does humus form?
Humus is formed by nutrientd and glitter of plant
Is there humus in loam?
HUMUS IS A DARK-COLORED,MINERAL SUBSTANCE THAT DEVELOPS AS DEAD PLANTS AND ANIMALS.loam is soil with a crumbly texture that is made of equal parts of clay,sand,and silt.
What is the dark material formed as a top layer in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals?
Humus.
What is the organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals are called?
It is called humus.
in northern forest soil, what is above the topsoil ad how does it form?
In Northern forest soil, Humus is present above topsoil. Humus is a black/brown substance that is formed by the decay of plant and animal matter.
Where is humus is found?
In the topmost layer of soil and in compost humus may be found. Humus represents crumbly, dark brown, fresh-smelling organic content in soil. It may be formed naturally within the top six inches of soil through weathering and through the death and decay of plants and animals. It may be formed, through human intervention, by putting compostable materials through the composting process.
What part of the soil is formed by the decaying plant and animal remains?
The uppermost layer of the soil which is the O-horizon, and is called "Humus".
