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Global Connection: Microflora and Microfauna

Question 3 • IC Environmental Science - Deering

Which of the following is a component of healthy soil ecosystems?

Answer
A
fungi
B
bacteria
C
nematodes
D
all of the above

Explanation

Healthy soil ecosystems contain many kinds of organisms. Fungi and bacteria break down organic matter and help cycle nutrients, while nematodes are tiny animals that contribute to soil food webs and nutrient cycling. Therefore, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes are all components of healthy soil ecosystems, making “all of the above” correct.

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