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Inceptisols

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example 5

loamy-skeletal, mixed, active Xeric Dystrocryept

This soil is found in the steep mountain regions of east-central Idaho. It has formed in colluvium derived from quartzite, and as a result, has relatively low pH and base saturation. The steep slopes and cool climate combine to slow soil development.


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 Examples:

1. Dystrudept landscape
Appalachian Mountains, NC
2. Typic Dystrudept West Virginia
3. Lithic Eutrudept northern Michigan
4. Dystrocryept landscape
central Idaho
5. Xeric Dystrocryept
central Idaho
6. Eutrocryept
glacial till landscape
central Idaho
7. Humic Eutrocryept
central Idaho
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please contact Dr. Paul McDaniel at the Soil Science Division,
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-2339.