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Guano

Scope note

A substance that is found on some coasts or islands frequented by sea fowl, composed chiefly of their partially decomposed excrement, rich in phosphate and nitrogenous matter, used extensively as fertilizer. Also refers to excrement of bats. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011808

Broader Terms used

dung

Created

13yrs ago

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