SOLUM a soil layer
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solumsSOLUM, a soil layer
soluma soil layer
pedocalsa soil that includes a definite hardened layer of accumulated carbonates
underlying(esp. of a layer of rock or soil) Lie or be situated under (something)
horizonsA layer of soil or rock, or a set of strata, with particular characteristics
underlies(esp. of a layer of rock or soil) Lie or be situated under (something)
underlain(esp. of a layer of rock or soil) Lie or be situated under (something)
gleyeda sticky clay soil or soil layer formed under the surface of some waterlogged soils
morsforest humus that forms a layer of largely organic matter distinct from the mineral soil beneath
morforest humus that forms a layer of largely organic matter distinct from the mineral soil beneath
permafrostA thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions
littersDecomposing but recognizable leaves and other debris forming a layer on top of the soil, esp. in forests
substrataAn underlying layer or substance, in particular, a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground
lithostaticrelating to the pressure or stress imposed on a layer of soil or rock by the weight of overlying material
rendzinasA fertile lime-rich soil with dark humus above a pale soft calcareous layer, typical of grassland on chalk or limestone
rendzinadark, rich soil containing limestone or chalk, above a softer, pale, calcareous layer, developed in grassland areas of high to moderate humidity
cryptogamic(of a desert soil or surface crust) Covered with or consisting of a fragile black layer of cyanobacteria, mosses, and lichens, which is often important in preventing erosion
chernozemsA fertile black soil rich in humus, with a lighter lime-rich layer beneath. Such soils typically occur in temperate grasslands such as the Russian steppes and North American prairies