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Let's look at an animal that has already done so. Moles are not too unlike, say, voles (I am not sure which family moles belong to, and can't be bothered checking. Forgive me) or hedgehogs. However, they have tiny eyes and correspondingly poor eyesight. Underground, you don't need eyesight, so theirs have evolved away. Why waste energy maintaining eyes you don't need? However, you do need some way of moving around under ground. Moles evolved large claws with which to dig through soil. Moles are some of the champion diggers of the animal world. Because sight is useless, they have become very reliant on their sense of touch to find food. Their whiskers are extremely sensitive to allow them to detect earthworms and suchlike. Their fur is very fine with stops it getting clogged with earth.
A somewhat similar creature in both appearance and name, the naked mole rat has almost completely lost its fur, for which it has no real need. Its incisors now protrude from above its lips - it can close its mouth and its teeth will still be sticking out. It uses these large teeth for digging, and since its lips can be closed behind them it does not swallow any soil. Again, this creature has very small eyes.
excuse me nathan, but there are more animals than that.There are:
slugs,snails,birds,earthworms,beetles,ants,centipedes,millipedes,and Spiders.
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Why is humus called the organic part of soil?
The composition of animal and plant matter is the reason why humus is called the organic part of soil. Something organic may be living or once-living. It will be carbon-based, as in the case of dead, decaying, dying and living animals and plants in the soil food web that humus sustains.
Is black soil loamy?
Loamy soil is usually "black" but not all black soil is loamy. Or for that matter, even good soil at all. If former living things along with rounded dirt particles are what made the soil black, then you could expect that it might be loamy. If the black soil is from the bottom of a swamp, say, it might be nutritious soil for plants, yet not be loamy.
3. Soil is a habitat for many living things. How do you think climate change might affect these organisms?
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How does organic matter get into the soil?
Organic matter is matter that is from living sources, such as animal manure, leaves, grass clippings etc. As the organic matter breaks down, worms, grubs and microorganisms incorporate it into the soil.
A soil sample contains living and nonliving materialswhich material was once living?
A soil sample contains living and nonliving materials. Which material was once living?
Which is a living material that might be found in soil?
Algae
How do earthworms adapt to soil?
Earth worms can adapt to soil because they have segments called grips which help them move around.
How do plants and animals adapt to the taiga soil?
They love it and make soil (hump)
How do plants adapt to poor soil?
They love it and make soil hump. From their droppings makes the soil richer
Why is humus called the organic part of soil?
The composition of animal and plant matter is the reason why humus is called the organic part of soil. Something organic may be living or once-living. It will be carbon-based, as in the case of dead, decaying, dying and living animals and plants in the soil food web that humus sustains.
When was The Living Soil created?
The Living Soil was created in 1943.
Is black soil loamy?
Loamy soil is usually "black" but not all black soil is loamy. Or for that matter, even good soil at all. If former living things along with rounded dirt particles are what made the soil black, then you could expect that it might be loamy. If the black soil is from the bottom of a swamp, say, it might be nutritious soil for plants, yet not be loamy.
Why soil is important to man and animal?
Soil is important to us because it lets the plants grow which we eat on our daily living/life.Like the vegetables and fruits which humans and animals eat.
What environmental factors might affect an earthworm living in a lawn?
Answer:Factors like moisture,tempeprature, pH and soil
3. Soil is a habitat for many living things. How do you think climate change might affect these organisms?
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How do living organisms help soil?
Living organisms provide nutrients for the soil.
Why is loamy soil is important for soil living animals?
loamy soil is important for soil living animals because it retains water.Loam is aerated (high content of air) and contains lots of nutrients. For soil living animals it is the best soil.
