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substances > organic matter > organic sediments > sapropels
substances > sediment > biogenic deposits > organic sediments > sapropels

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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

sapropels  

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  • Information Dark bottom decay sediment of lakes rich in organic substances and ferric sulphide, formed by a decay of plant and animal remains in saprobic conditions.

    Created: 12/12/25

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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    sapropelite (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7df506bb

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