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State one difference between a field community and a leaf litter community?

A field community has lalang, love grass, snails, earthworms, millipede, termites, ants and woodlice. The leaf litter community consists of rotting leaves, earthworms, slugs and other worms.


What organisms live in a leaf litter?

Type your answer here... Spiders, worms, beetles, millipedes


What makes up a leaf litter habitat?

A community of animals and plants. The life and the struggles of every living thing. Prey and predators, they make up a small community in a 'lifeless and useless' leaf litter. A snug home is a habitat.


Is an oak leaf a decomposer?

yes


An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a?

Such organisms are called decomposers, which include micro fungi and bacteria . They decompose dead and decaying organic matter. An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a saprobe, saprotroph ,saprophytic .


What is the layer of dead leaves lying on soil call?

The layer of dead leaves lying on the soil is called leaf litter. Leaf litter helps to regulate soil temperature, retain moisture, and provide nutrients as it decomposes, supporting various organisms in the ecosystem.


Name one characteristic of a leaf litter habitat?

I'm not so sure about this as I chanced upon this question while finding another characteristic of the leaf litter habitat. The characteristics I already know are dark and damp/moist. Hope this helps.


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).


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 does leaf litter do to the ground?

It makes great compost


Name a decomposer in the taiga?

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