GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
soil biology
Definition

The study of the living organisms, mainly microorganisms and microinvertebrates which live within the soil, and which are largely responsible for the decomposition processes vital to soil fertility.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7847