humus
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They probably fed on humus, decaying plant material, and fungal spores.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
The last, completely rotted layer is built up of a thick and dark organic matter called humus, a type of soil that provides the ideal environment in which plants grow and thrive.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 12, 2023
Temperatures in the piles decrease and the compost matures into a dark and crumby humus, resembling rich organic soil in both look and smell, the zoo said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Chernozem is richer than other soils in nutrients such as humus, phosphorus and nitrogen and extends deep into the ground, as much as 1.5 metres.
From Reuters ● Mar. 1, 2023
He was moving on four good legs, strong and swift, and he could feel the ground underfoot, the soft crackling of fallen leaves, thick roots and hard stones, the deep layers of humus.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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