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Can earthworms cause physical weathering?
not really.
What kind of worms have setae to aid in locomotion?
Earthworms
How can earthworms cause weathering?
Earthworms cause weathering by ingesting soil and organic matter, breaking it down in their digestive system, and then excreting it as castings. These castings are rich in minerals and nutrients that can react with the soil, promoting chemical weathering processes. Additionally, earthworm burrowing activities can create pathways for water to infiltrate the soil, accelerating physical weathering processes.
What processes aid in the formation of sediments?
Weathering and erosion
Chemicals can alter the composition of a substance and aid in weathering it.?
true
How might a earthworm cause physical weathering?
Earthworms can cause physical weathering by burrowing through soil, which can create tunnels that allow air and water to penetrate deeper into the ground. As they move through the soil, earthworms can also push rocks and sediment to the surface, exposing them to the elements and contributing to the breakdown of rocks through processes like frost wedging.
In what way can an animal cause mechanical weathering?
Earthworms tunnel through the soil and move soil particles around. The motion breaks some particles into smaller particles. It also exposes fresh surfaces to continued weathering.
What way can an animal cause mechanical weathering?
Earthworms tunnel through the soil and move soil particles around. The motion breaks some particles into smaller particles. It also exposes fresh surfaces to continued weathering
What animals that contribute to the weathering of rocks?
Any animal can contribute to rock weathering, simply by stepping on it, brushing up against it, clearing protective plant life away from it, etc. Of course, what type of rock it is would determine how much of an effect animals would have on it.
How do bristles help earthworms?
The bristles are called setae or chaetae. They are 's' shaped and are made up of chitine. They aid in locomotion.
How do living organisims aid in weathering?
Organisms can aid in both chemical and mechanical weathering. Roots of any plant will expand into rock and force it to break apart. Additionally some organisms like lichen exude acids that help to break down rock surfaces.
Do snail or earthworms travel faster?
earthworms travel faster
