histosols

Example:Histosols are commonly found in wetlands, where organic matter is decomposed slowly due to excessive waterlogging.

Definition:Areas of land that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including swamps, bogs, and marshes.

Example:Histosols are made of histosol peat, which can be used as a soil amendment in gardening.

Definition:A type of highly organic soil that forms in waterlogged conditions and is rich in partially decomposed plant material.

Example:The area of the wetlands was waterlogged, preventing the formation of histosols in this specific region.

Definition:Filled with water, especially to the point of saturation, making the soil very wet and heavy.