ESC/BIO 334-SOIL SCIENCE

Constructing Taxonomic Names

  1. What are the properties of a Medisaprists?
  2. What are the properties of a Udipsamment
  3. This soil is characterized by an argillic horizon, with a soil moisture regime that isn't dry for longer than 90 cumulative days, but has minimum horizon development.   
  4. This soil is lacking in soil horizons, has obvious signs of wetness, and is found on a floodplain.
 

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