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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. soil science
  3. soil
  4. soil types
  5. ecological soil types
  6. taiga soils

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taiga soils

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Definition

  • Information Acidic soils of a taiga biome due to the coniferous vegetation that typically grows there. When the coniferous needles drop, they release acids as they decompose.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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