Is this your homework? Because my worksheet has exactly the same questions as yours.Oh yeah, and that's mine question too, so please give an answer ._. perhaps we are all from the same school... ~LJTGhar har har. was so excited to c this answer but turned out to be just *this*. well i guess the organisms feed on the decomposing matter...or they are detrivores or they r the decomposers. just listing out possibilities. ._.
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 .
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.
Under leaves, you may smell a damp, earthy scent from the soil or decomposition of organic matter. Additionally, you may detect the fragrance of plants, fungi, or insects that live in the leaf litter.
Woodlice are decomposers that play a key role in breaking down dead plant material and recycling nutrients in the ecosystem. They prefer damp environments and are commonly found in decaying wood, leaf litter, and soil, where they feed on organic matter. Their niche involves contributing to the decomposition process and serving as a food source for other organisms in the ecosystem.
Fungi is the decomposer in a leaf litter community,
The amount of carbon transferred to the soil through leaf litter decay and decomposition varies depending on factors such as the type of vegetation, climate, and soil conditions. On average, it is estimated that up to 40-80% of the carbon in leaf litter can be transferred to the soil during decomposition processes. This carbon plays a crucial role in soil fertility, nutrient cycling, and overall ecosystem health.
Is this your homework? Because my worksheet has exactly the same questions as yours.Oh yeah, and that's mine question too, so please give an answer ._. perhaps we are all from the same school... ~LJTGhar har har. was so excited to c this answer but turned out to be just *this*. well i guess the organisms feed on the decomposing matter...or they are detrivores or they r the decomposers. just listing out possibilities. ._.
Type your answer here... Spiders, worms, beetles, millipedes
Leaf litter is slow to decay in alpine soil due to the cold and harsh environmental conditions, such as low temperatures and limited nutrient availability. Microbial activity, which is essential for decomposition, is reduced in alpine environments, leading to slower decay rates. Additionally, the thick organic layer created by accumulating leaf litter can insulate the soil, further slowing down the decomposition process.
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!
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).
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 .
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.
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.
Under leaves, you may smell a damp, earthy scent from the soil or decomposition of organic matter. Additionally, you may detect the fragrance of plants, fungi, or insects that live in the leaf litter.
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