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How would the population of the woodlouse be affected if the entire centipede population is taken out of the leaf litter?
As the centipede is woodlice's predator, taking away the centipedes will remove any opposition to the growth of woodlice population, causing the woodlice population to increase rapidly.
Would the increase in the population of centipedes affect the population of woodlice in a leaf-litter?
Yes
What lives in the litter leaf community?
It could be things such as slugs or snails, beetles, millipedes/centipedes, hedgehogs, mice, worms, mice or mites. Mainly invertebrates (animals without a backbone.)
What is a woodlouse habitat?
a dark and damp habitat. e.t.c a rotting fallen tree.
What happens to leaf litter in the forest?
It eventually breaks down (decomposes) and returns nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen back into the soil. Prior to that, it makes wonderful habitat for small animals such as centipedes, certain types of worms, Spiders, some small mammals as well as microorganisms and fungi. Leaf litter is a wonderful indicator of ecological health as well as being a protector of the soil in the case of a wildfire (depending on the leaf litter's density).
Which of the organisms in the leaf litter community is a decomposer?
Fungi is the decomposer in a leaf litter community,
What kind of soil type substrate do centipedes prefer?
Centipedes generally prefer moist soil with good drainage. A mix of sand and peat moss or coconut coir can work well as a substrate for centipedes, providing both moisture retention and proper drainage. It's also important to provide hiding spots and places for burrowing in the substrate for their comfort and well-being.
Are there centipedes in Brisbane?
Yes, there are centipedes in Brisbane, Australia. They do sometimes wander into houses where they do give a fright to occupants due to their sinister apperance. Although they may be found in the garden, under rocks, leaf litter and fallen logs. Centipedes can bite and some species are known to have venom typically used to kill their prey. The bites range from minor to very painful and some people could have allergic reactions to the bite.
Why grasshopper cannot be found in a leaf litter habitat?
The grasshopper cannot be found in the leaf litter habitat cuz it is not a suitable place and the environment is different from the field habitat
What eats the Puerto Rican coqui?
mosquitoes, leaf hoppers, tree borers, centipedes and termites.
What does leaf litter do to the ground?
It makes great compost
Is most of the goodness in the leaf litter or in the soil?
the soil While leaf litter does contain nutrients which can be used by plants, plants can't get to the nutrients until the leaves are composted. But when the leaves are composted, they are no longer leaves but are now soil!
