Base-rich

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Base-rich in ecology refers to water or soil which has relatively high levels of chemical bases, such as calcium or magnesium ions. These chemicals are alkalis, and so such environments are neutral or alkaline, and are occupied by species tolerant of these conditions or requiring them. Base-rich environments are characteristic of areas where the underlying rocks are limestone.

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