+**Humus** is the dark, rich [Organic Matter](/wiki/organic_matter) remaining after plants and animals fully decompose in [Soil](/wiki/soil). This stable, complex material is crucial for fertility, holding water and essential nutrients, nurturing life beneath our feet.
+## See also
+- [Compost](/wiki/compost)
+- [Decomposition](/wiki/decomposition)
+- [Nutrient](/wiki/nutrient)
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