desert pavement

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desert pavement A thin surface covering of gravel and stones found in many desert areas, left after erosion by wind and water has removed the finer soil materials.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY

desert pavement

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desert pavement A thin covering of gravel and stones found in many desert areas, left after erosion by wind and water has removed the finer soil materials.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

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