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Guano

Description:
Guano is the accumulated dried droppings from sea birds, bats and seals. It is naturally high in phosphorus and nitrates. However, in high rainfall areas the nitrates are leached from the material. When mined it is referred to as rock phosphate. Nauru ...
Location:
Nauru
Format:
StillImage
Collections:
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Contributors:
Private collection
Publisher:
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu Taonga
Content partner:
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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