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example 2 Typic
Endoaquod
eastern North Carolina
These soils
are found on low-lying landscapes such as
depressions, tidal flats, and stream terraces.
The water table is often close to the surface,
leading to the development of gleyed colors in
the lower profile. The irregular E horizon lower
boundary is typical of Spodosols and is related
to localized variability in litter layer
thickness.
E horizons form in Spodosols as a result of
organic chelates complexing with aluminum and
iron, facilitating their downward migration in
the profile.
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