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There are a number so named. They are called peats if the remains may be identified as partially decomposed or mucks which consist of well-decomposed, finely divided organic remains. Another name for mucks is humus.
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How is soil made of?
Mixture of eroded rock and decomposed organic matter.
What is partially decayed organic matter?
Humus
This is the combination of decomposed organic matter and weathered rock that supports plant growth.?
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What is the dark colored organic matter found in soil and used by plants?
I believe it's called humus. It's decomposed plants and in some cases animals.
Why is top soil horizon so dark?
Topsoil has more organic matter in it than the rest of the soil. Decomposed organic matter (humus) is usually dark brown or black.
What is the surface litter?
Basically, fallen leaves and partially decomposed organic matter...if we're talking science, that is.
Why is germination low in soils that contain high amount of partially decomposed organic matter?
germination is low because microbes are active in decomposing the soil
Why sdoes putting compost on soil help plants grow better?
Compost is partially decomposed organic matter. Organic matter increases the soil's water holding capacity, increases fertility and its ability to hold nutrients
What is Labile organic matter?
easily decomposed OM
How is soil made of?
Mixture of eroded rock and decomposed organic matter.
What is partially decayed organic matter?
Humus
What is sub soil made of?
it is made of decomposed organic matter and and mineral content.
What is the use of soil to the earthworm?
Soil contains partially decomposed organic matter that the earthworm extracts its food from and excrete the mineral parts of the soil as waste. This waste is mixed with the worms urine and becomes a very useful plant fertilizer compared to the original organic matter which may not even be accessible to the plants.
This is the combination of decomposed organic matter and weathered rock that supports plant growth.?
dirt
What is organic matter from kitchens and yards that decompose?
Organic matter from kitchen and yards that decompose would be leaves, twigs, fruit, food, and eggshells. These can all be decomposed.
What do decomposed eat?
They eat dead organic matter.Decomposers eat dead animals and plant matter.
What is the dark colored organic matter found in soil and used by plants?
I believe it's called humus. It's decomposed plants and in some cases animals.
