Forest Humus Forms Decision Tree
Terrestrial / Upland Humus forms or Semi-terrestrial / Aquatic Humus forms
Semi-terrestrial / Aquatic Humus forms
Criteria
Description
Terrestrial / Upland Humus forms
Mull
L, Ah
Criteria
Description
Terrestrial / Upland Humus forms
Moder
L, F, Hi, (Ah)
Criteria
Description
Terrestrial / Upland Humus forms
Mor
L, F, H
Criteria
Description
Semi-terestrial or aquatic Humus Forms
Peaty Mor
(L), (F), O(f, m, h)
Criteria
Description
Semi-terestrial or aquatic Humus Forms
Fibric PeatyMor
Criteria
Description
Semi-terestrial or aquatic Humus Forms
Mesic PeatyMor
Criteria
Description
Semi-terestrial or aquatic Humus Forms
Humic PeatyMor
Description
Semi-terestrial or aquatic Humus Forms
Anmoor
Description
The Decision tree is modified after
Field Guide to the Substrates of Ontario
.