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Tangelhumus in the Alps / Baier, R., E. Kolb
How to place Tangel in the scheme of
humus forms?
• Tangel is characterized by shallow/lacking Ah horizons.
• Tangel is dominated by arthropodes. Lumbricides participation is of
minor importance.
In an Amphi arthropodes (Oh) and Lumbricides (Ah) are important.
From: Katzensteiner, K., H. Hager, M. Englisch, 2005.
Main humus forms: stages of
high probability in the continuum
of organic matter decay.
Conclusion: Tangel is no Amphi due to lacking „twin“ characteristics.