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sapropelic
1. Found in, characterized by, or derived from sapropel.
2. A reference to organisms inhabiting mud that is rich in decaying organic matter.
3. An aquatic habitat containing a high concentration of organic matter and a low concentration of dissolved oxygen (frequently anaerobic).
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sapropelic coal, sapropelite
Coal formed by putrefaction of organic matter under anaerobic conditions in stagnant or standing bodies of water.
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