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Examples of sapropel
sapropel
The team found a rich mud, called sapropel in the Marmara.
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Going upward from this depth level, the organic content of sapropel S1 decreases corresponding to an increasing average oxygen content and concomitant breakdown of the organic material.
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- Sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
- Sapropel (a contraction of ancient Greek words sapros and pelos, meaning putrefaction and mud, respectively) is a term used in marine geology to describe dark-coloured sediments that are rich in organic matter. Organic carbon concentrations in sapropels commonly exceed 2% in weight.
