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Xeric vs Aridisol - What's the difference?

xeric | aridisol |

As an adjective xeric

is said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.

As a noun aridisol is

(us soil taxonomy) a soil of the kind that dominates deserts and xeric shrublands, having a very low concentration of organic matter and little water.

xeric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.
  • Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
    • English collateral adjectives

    aridisol

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia aridisol)
  • (US soil taxonomy) A soil of the kind that dominates deserts and xeric shrublands, having a very low concentration of organic matter and little water.