Definition

Describing soil or sediment that has been disturbed or mixed by the activities of living organisms, such as burrowing animals or plant roots.

Example

The bioturbated soil showed signs of improved aeration and nutrient distribution.

Conversation

Did you see how the garden looks after the rain?

Yeah, it seems like everything is so bioturbated now.

It's amazing how nature mixes things up like that.

Absolutely! It really brings the soil to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bioturbated → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "turbare" (from Latin, meaning to disturb or agitate). The word describes the process of living organisms disturbing or mixing the soil or sediment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') causing a 'disturbance' ('turbate') in the ground — that's what bioturbated means.

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