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	== Citations ==		== Citations ==

	[1] Gongalsky, K. B. (2021). Soil Macrofauna: Study Problems and Perspectives. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 159, 108281. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2021.108281		[1] Gongalsky, K. B. (2021). Soil [[Macrofauna]]: Study Problems and Perspectives. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 159, 108281. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2021.108281

	[2] Kusumastuti, A., Indrawati, W., Dewi, R., & Kurniawan, A. (2022). Mesofauna abundance and soil [[properties]] in various soil améliorants and percentage of urea fertilizer dosage in Sugar Cane Plantation. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1012(1), 012054. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1012/1/012054		[2] Kusumastuti, A., Indrawati, W., Dewi, R., & Kurniawan, A. (2022). Mesofauna abundance and soil [[properties]] in various soil améliorants and percentage of urea fertilizer dosage in Sugar Cane Plantation. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1012(1), 012054. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1012/1/012054

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	[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of the soil mesofauna compared to the soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]		[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of the soil mesofauna compared to the soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]
	[[File:Soil mesofauna observed under a microscope.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Mesofauna Observed Under a Microscope. Retrieved from - https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf]]		[[File:Soil mesofauna observed under a microscope.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Mesofauna Observed Under a Microscope. Retrieved from - https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf]]
	The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil ~~(insert brit citation)~~. These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods ~~(insert brit citation)~~.
			The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil [3]. These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods [3].

	== Soil Mesofauna Diet ==		== Soil Mesofauna Diet ==

	The soil mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi ~~(insert brit citation)~~.		The soil mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi [3].

	There are three types of feeders in the mesofauna: micropredators, litter ingestors, and ecosystem engineers ~~(online lib Citation)~~.		There are three types of feeders in the mesofauna: micropredators, litter ingestors, and ecosystem engineers [5].

	Micropredators eat microbial biomass while also controlling the microbial population. In this process, The micropredators release nutrients into the soil from the microbial biomass that they eat ~~(insert online lib citation)~~.		Micropredators eat microbial biomass while also controlling the microbial population. In this process, The micropredators release nutrients into the soil from the microbial biomass that they eat [5].

	Litter ingestors eat leaf litter that have fallen off of the trees and shrubbery. These mesofauna modify the chemical composition as well as the physical structure of the soil ~~(Insert online lib citation)~~.		Litter ingestors eat leaf litter that have fallen off of the trees and shrubbery. These mesofauna modify the chemical composition as well as the physical structure of the soil [5].

	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure ~~(Insert online lib citation)~~. This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure [5]. This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.

	== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

	Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil ~~(insert article citation)~~.		Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil [6].

	In different habitats, soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment ~~(insert article citation)~~. Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again ~~(insert IOP citation)~~. The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease ~~(insert IOP citation)~~.		In different habitats, soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment [6]. Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again [2]. The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease [2].

	== Soil Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==		== Soil Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==

	The soil mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels ~~(Insert online lib citation)~~. These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.		The soil mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels [5]. These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.

	Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well ~~(insert article citation)~~.		Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well [6].

	[[File:Mesofauna Habitat.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Functions of Soil Mesofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B]]		[[File:Mesofauna Habitat.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Functions of Soil Mesofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B]]

			== Citations ==

			[1] Gongalsky, K. B. (2021). Soil Macrofauna: Study Problems and Perspectives. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 159, 108281. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2021.108281

			[2] Kusumastuti, A., Indrawati, W., Dewi, R., & Kurniawan, A. (2022). Mesofauna abundance and soil [[properties]] in various soil améliorants and percentage of urea fertilizer dosage in Sugar Cane Plantation. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1012(1), 012054. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1012/1/012054

			[3] Mesofauna. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/science/mesofauna

			[4] Nielsen, U. (2019). Functional Roles of Soil Fauna. In Soil Fauna Assemblages: Global to Local Scales ([[Ecology]], Biodiversity and Conservation, pp. 42-85). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108123518.003

			[5] Potapov, A. M., Beaulieu, F., Birkhofer, K., Bluhm, S. L., Degtyarev, M. I., Devetter, M., . . . Scheu, S. (2022). Feeding habits and multifunctional classification of soil‐associated consumers from protists to vertebrates. Biological Reviews, 97(3), 1057-1117. doi:10.1111/brv.12832

			[6] Soil mesofauna - cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com. (n.d.). Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf

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	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.

	[[File:Mesofauna Habitat.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Functions of Soil Mesofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B]]

	== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==
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	Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well (insert article citation).		Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well (insert article citation).

			[[File:Mesofauna Habitat.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Functions of Soil Mesofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B]]

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	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.

			[[File:Mesofauna Habitat.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Functions of Soil Mesofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B]]
	https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B

	== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

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	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.


			https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/soil-fauna-assemblages/functional-roles-of-soil-fauna/2303289DF291C70D0C4FF31228B0BA4B

	== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

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	== What are the Soil Mesofauna? ==		== What are the Soil Mesofauna? ==
	[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of the soil mesofauna compared to the soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]		[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of the soil mesofauna compared to the soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]
			[[File:Soil mesofauna observed under a microscope.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Mesofauna Observed Under a Microscope. Retrieved from - https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf]]
	The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).		The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).

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	== What are the Soil Mesofauna? ==		== What are the Soil Mesofauna? ==
			[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of the soil mesofauna compared to the soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]
	The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).		The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).

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	== What Is Mesofauna? ==		== What are the Soil Mesofauna? ==

	The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).		The [[soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil (insert brit citation). These animals are more than 100 micrometers and less than 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods (insert brit citation).

	== Mesofauna Diet ==		== Soil Mesofauna Diet ==

	The soil mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi (insert brit citation).		The soil mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi (insert brit citation).
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	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure (Insert online lib citation). This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.

	== Mesofauna Habitat ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

	Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil (insert article citation).		Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil (insert article citation).

	== Mesofauna ~~Habitat~~ and Populations ==		In different habitats, soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment (insert article citation). Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again (insert IOP citation). The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease (insert IOP citation).

	Soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment (insert article citation). Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again (insert IOP citation). The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease (insert IOP citation).		== Soil Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==

	== Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==

	The soil mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels (Insert online lib citation). These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.		The soil mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels (Insert online lib citation). These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.

	Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well (insert article citation).		Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well (insert article citation).

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	Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil (insert article citation).		Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents, they live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil (insert article citation).

	== Mesofauna Populations ==		== Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

	Soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment (insert article citation). Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again (insert IOP citation). The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease (insert IOP citation).		Soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment (insert article citation). Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time after time again (insert IOP citation). The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to the mild temperatures and the moistness in the soil. Populations of the mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease (insert IOP citation).

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	== What ~~are the~~ Soil Mesofauna? ==		== What Are Soil Mesofauna? ==
	[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of ~~the~~ soil mesofauna compared to ~~the~~ soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]		[[File:Soil_Mesofauna.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Relative size of soil mesofauna compared to soil macrofauna. Retrieved from - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038071721001541]]
	[[File:Soil mesofauna observed under a microscope.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Mesofauna Observed Under a Microscope. Retrieved from - https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf]]		[[File:Soil mesofauna observed under a microscope.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Mesofauna Observed Under a Microscope. Retrieved from - https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cornell.edu/dist/9/4123/files/2021/07/Jernigan_EOA-Fact-Sheets_Merged.pdf]]

	~~The~~ [[~~soil~~]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil [3]. These animals are ~~more than~~ 100 micrometers and ~~less than~~ 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods [3].		[[Soil]] mesofauna are intermediate sized [[animals]] that live in the soil [3]. These animals are between 100 micrometers and 2 millimeters in length. The [[organisms]] that make up the soil mesofauna are [[nematodes]], [[mites]], springtails, proturans, and pauropods [3].

	== Soil Mesofauna Diet ==		== Soil Mesofauna Diet ==

	~~The soil~~ mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi [3].		Soil mesofuana have a wide variety of diets. Although most eat decaying plant material, they also eat [[microorganisms]], soil animals, decaying animal material, living plants, and fungi [3].

	There are three types of feeders in the mesofauna: micropredators, litter ingestors, and ecosystem engineers [5].		There are three types of feeders in the mesofauna: micropredators, litter ingestors, and ecosystem engineers [5].

	Micropredators eat microbial biomass while also controlling the microbial population. In this process, ~~The~~ micropredators release nutrients into the soil from the microbial biomass that they eat [5].		Micropredators eat microbial biomass while also controlling the microbial population. In this process, the micropredators release nutrients into the soil from the microbial biomass that they eat [5].

	Litter ingestors eat leaf litter that have fallen off of the trees and shrubbery. These mesofauna modify the chemical composition as well as the physical structure of the soil [5].		Litter ingestors eat leaf litter that have fallen off of the trees and shrubbery. These mesofauna modify the chemical composition as well as the physical structure of the soil [5].

	Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in and modify the overall soil structure [5]. This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.		Ecosystem engineers burrow and ingest the soil they live in, and modify the overall soil structure [5]. This includes mesofauna such as earthworms.

	== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==		== Soil Mesofauna Habitat and Populations ==

	Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents~~, they~~ live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil [6].		Soil mesofauna are found in the soil of all continents. They live on the surface of soil, the epigeic layer, and the lower soil profiles. In most agricultural soils, most activity happens 4-8 inches below the soil [6].

	In different habitats, soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment [6]. Mesofauna is very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time ~~after~~ time again [2]. The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to ~~the~~ mild temperatures and ~~the~~ moistness in the soil. Populations of ~~the~~ mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease [2].		In different habitats, soil mesofauna populations vary based on soil type, soil compaction, temperature, precipitation, and moisture in the environment [6]. Mesofauna are very sensitive to changes in the environment, so population will drastically fluctuate time and time again [2]. The mesofauna are most abundant in the spring and fall due to mild temperatures and moistness in the soil. Populations of mesofauna will decrease if the pH and [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] also decrease [2].

	== Soil Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==		== Soil Mesofauna Effect On Soil ==

	~~The soil~~ mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels [5]. These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.		Soil mesofauna eat roots in the soil and open drainage and aeration channels [5]. These channels contain fecal material that can be broken down and ingested by smaller organisms.

	Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well [6].		Soil mesofauna are capable of suppressing and transmitting plant pathogens in the environment as well as allocating plant nutrient allocation and growth. They are capable of seed germination as well [6].