Meaning of orthid | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A brachiopod shell of the genus †Orthis (or allied genera) in the family †Orthidae.
2. A mineral soil with ochric epipedon that does not have an argillic or natric horizon.

Examples

“—orthid, great group with a horizon with an accumulation of salts more soluble than gypsum.”

“Orthid soils are used for grazing or are irrigated for crop production if water is available.”

“When drained, they are comparable in sensitivity to orthid luvisols in an A horizon with a very low clay content.”

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