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Name 10 living things that live in soil. What do these things do to affect the soil? (4)

10 living things that live in soil—

1. Bacteria


2. Fungi


3. Protozoa


4. Nematodes


5. Earthworm


6. Larger organisms (rabbit, snakes)


7. Ants


8. Insects


9. Algae


10. Arthopods (mites)


They affect the soil formation by producing humus production. These organism also improve the soil fertility and increase the organic content of the soil.


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