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	'''"It may be doubted whether there are many other [[animals]] which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised creatures."		'''"It may be doubted whether there are many other [[animals]] which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised creatures."

	''(Charles Darwin)''		''([[Charles Darwin]])''
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	This occurs because the wonderful earth worms eat leaves, dung, dead animals and by doing so unlock nutrients like carbon, nitrogen and many more. These nutrients are then pooped out by the worms back into the soil, becoming an important building block and structure of the soil world.		This occurs because the wonderful earth worms eat leaves, dung, dead animals and by doing so unlock nutrients like carbon, nitrogen and many more. These nutrients are then pooped out by the worms back into the soil, becoming an important building block and structure of the soil world.

	Earth Worms can impact agriculture by increasing the productivity by 20-30%. This is further proven by the fact that in New Zealand once land was approved for agriculture, their native species disappeared leaving their soil [[earthworm]] free. Once non-native species were introduced productivity increased by 25-30%.		Earth Worms can impact [[agriculture]] by increasing the productivity by 20-30%. This is further proven by the fact that in New Zealand once land was approved for agriculture, their native species disappeared leaving their soil [[earthworm]] free. Once non-native species were introduced productivity increased by 25-30%.

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	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==
	[[Nematodes]] are a diverse part of the animal realm, inhabiting a ride range of habitats/environments. They have been found in almost every type of ecosystem out their, ranging from salt and fresh water, to soils from the polar regions straight down to the equator.		[[Nematodes]] are a diverse part of the animal realm, inhabiting a ride range of habitats/environments. They have been found in almost every type of ecosystem out their, ranging from salt and fresh water, to soils from the polar regions straight down to the equator.
	Around an estimated 90 percent of nematodes species identified reside in the top 15 cm of the soil fauna. Unlike worms, they do not decompose organic matter, instead they are free living [[organisms]]. Nematodes that cause plant diseases to farmed crops have received a lot more attention then any of the others.How ever, most nematodes in the soil do not cause harm, in-fact most cause a beneficial help to the over all health of the soil and even to humans and our goals.		Around an estimated 90 percent of nematodes species identified reside in the top 15 cm of the soil fauna. Unlike worms, they do not decompose [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]], instead they are free living [[organisms]]. Nematodes that cause plant diseases to farmed crops have received a lot more attention then any of the others.How ever, most nematodes in the soil do not cause harm, in-fact most cause a beneficial help to the over all health of the soil and even to humans and our goals.

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Jennapec at 11:24, 6 May 2019

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	In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. This gets done most effectively by scientists testing areas of the soil that they've found interest in. Certain [[Soil Sampling Methods]] are used to collect each organism, some working better than others depending on what it is that one's trying to catch.		In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. This gets done most effectively by scientists testing areas of the soil that they've found interest in. Certain [[Soil Sampling Methods]] are used to collect each organism, some working better than others depending on what it is that one's trying to catch.

	Sometimes it's best to take the visual approach when trying to learn about what's in the soil. Looking at a sample and feeling the soil in your hands can give great ideas as to the characteristics of the soil, [[Soil ~~classification~~]], and the ~~soil macrofauna~~. Although this might be the case, it's not the same for microfauna. There are so many customized niches in the soil that may cause one creature to be in one area and never be found anywhere else, due to soil heterogeneity that also challenges those preforming [[Root sampling methods]].		Sometimes it's best to take the visual approach when trying to learn about what's in the soil. Looking at a sample and feeling the soil in your hands can give great ideas as to the characteristics of the soil, [[Soil textures]], and the [[Soil organisms]]. Although this might be the case, it's not the same for microfauna. There are so many customized niches in the soil that may cause one creature to be in one area and never be found anywhere else, due to soil heterogeneity that also challenges those preforming [[Root sampling methods]].

Jennapec at 11:23, 6 May 2019

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	== '''Small Soil animals''' ==		== '''Small Soil animals''' ==
	In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. ~~One way~~ to ~~do this~~ is to ~~collect samples from~~ a ~~area~~ of ~~interest~~. ~~To do~~ this ~~you can set traps~~, ~~or cages~~.		In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. This gets done most effectively by scientists testing areas of the soil that they've found interest in. Certain [[Soil Sampling Methods]] are used to collect each organism, some working better than others depending on what it is that one's trying to catch.
	~~Some of~~ the ~~most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel~~ and ~~Berlese funnels (~~[[~~Soil Sampling Methods~~]]).
			Sometimes it's best to take the visual approach when trying to learn about what's in the soil. Looking at a sample and feeling the soil in your hands can give great ideas as to the characteristics of the soil, [[Soil classification]], and the soil macrofauna. Although this might be the case, it's not the same for microfauna. There are so many customized niches in the soil that may cause one creature to be in one area and never be found anywhere else, due to soil heterogeneity that also challenges those preforming [[Root sampling methods]].

	Also just getting down and looking with your own eyes and fingers you can get a small idea of what is living in the soil. But keep in mind most organisms will be too small to spot, also just by changing your area of investigation by meters, even centimeters can alter what you find.

	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==

Cjcampbe: /* Small Soil animals */

2018-05-10T17:44:14Z

Small Soil animals

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	In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. One way to do this is to collect samples from a area of interest. To do this you can set traps, or cages.		In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. One way to do this is to collect samples from a area of interest. To do this you can set traps, or cages.
	Some of the most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel and Berlese funnels ([[Soil Sampling Methods]]).		Some of the most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel and Berlese funnels ([[Soil Sampling Methods]]).

			Also just getting down and looking with your own eyes and fingers you can get a small idea of what is living in the soil. But keep in mind most organisms will be too small to spot, also just by changing your area of investigation by meters, even centimeters can alter what you find.

	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==

Cjcampbe at 17:43, 10 May 2018

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	== '''Small Soil animals''' ==		== '''Small Soil animals''' ==
	In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. One way to do this is to collect samples from a area of interest. To do this you can set traps, or cages.		In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. One way to do this is to collect samples from a area of interest. To do this you can set traps, or cages.
	Some of the most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel and Berlese funnels ([[Soil Sampling Methods]].		Some of the most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel and Berlese funnels ([[Soil Sampling Methods]]).

	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==

Cjcampbe: /* Small Soil animals */

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Small Soil animals

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	== '''Small Soil animals''' ==		== '''Small Soil animals''' ==
			In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. One way to do this is to collect samples from a area of interest. To do this you can set traps, or cages.
			Some of the most effect ways of collecting samples are using Baerman funnel and Berlese funnels ([[Soil Sampling Methods]].

	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==

Cjcampbe: /* Living In vs On soil */

2018-05-10T17:40:06Z

Living In vs On soil

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	Examples of reproduction styles: Sexual/parthenogenesis/asexual.		Examples of reproduction styles: Sexual/parthenogenesis/asexual.
	Or based on if they have a specific time from mating to just opportunists.		Or based on if they have a specific time from mating to just opportunists.

	~~== '''Living In vs On soil''' ==~~




	== References ==		== References ==

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	== '''Small Soil animals''' ==		== '''Small Soil animals''' ==
	In order to learn what is in the soil, one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. This gets done most effectively by scientists testing areas of the soil that they've found interest in. Certain [[Soil Sampling Methods]] are used to collect each organism, some working better than others depending on what it is that one's trying to catch.		In order to learn what is in the [[soil]], one has to be able to physically see and be able to identify. This gets done most effectively by scientists testing areas of the soil that they've found interest in. Certain [[Soil Sampling Methods]] are used to collect each organism, some working better than others depending on what it is that one's trying to catch.

	Sometimes it's best to take the visual approach when trying to learn about what's in the soil. Looking at a sample and feeling the soil in your hands can give great ideas as to the characteristics of the soil, [[Soil textures]], and the [[Soil organisms]]. Although this might be the case, it's not the same for microfauna. There are so many customized niches in the soil that may cause one creature to be in one area and never be found anywhere else, due to soil heterogeneity that also challenges those preforming [[Root sampling methods]].		Sometimes it's best to take the visual approach when trying to learn about what's in the soil. Looking at a sample and feeling the soil in your hands can give great ideas as to the characteristics of the soil, [[Soil textures]], and the [[Soil organisms]]. Although this might be the case, it's not the same for microfauna. There are so many customized niches in the soil that may cause one creature to be in one area and never be found anywhere else, due to soil heterogeneity that also challenges those preforming [[Root sampling methods]].
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	== Nematodes ==		== Nematodes ==
	[[Nematodes]] are a diverse part of the animal realm, inhabiting a ride range of habitats/environments. They have been found in almost every type of ecosystem out their, ranging from salt and fresh water, to soils from the polar regions straight down to the equator.		[[Nematodes]] are a diverse part of the animal realm, inhabiting a ride range of habitats/environments. They have been found in almost every type of ecosystem out their, ranging from salt and fresh water, to soils from the polar regions straight down to the equator.
	Around an estimated 90 percent of nematodes species identified reside in the top 15 cm of the soil fauna. Unlike worms, they do not decompose organic matter, instead they are free living organisms. Nematodes that cause plant diseases to farmed crops have received a lot more attention then any of the others.How ever, most nematodes in the soil do not cause harm, in-fact most cause a beneficial help to the over all health of the soil and even to humans and our goals.		Around an estimated 90 percent of nematodes species identified reside in the top 15 cm of the soil fauna. Unlike worms, they do not decompose organic matter, instead they are free living [[organisms]]. Nematodes that cause plant diseases to farmed crops have received a lot more attention then any of the others.How ever, most nematodes in the soil do not cause harm, in-fact most cause a beneficial help to the over all health of the soil and even to humans and our goals.


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	'''Fungal-feeders''': feed by puncturing the cell wall of fungi and sucking out the internal contents.		'''Fungal-feeders''': feed by puncturing the cell wall of fungi and sucking out the internal contents.

	'''Predatory nematodes''': eat all types of nematodes and protozoa. They eat smaller organisms whole, or attach themselves to the cuticle of larger nematodes, scraping away until the prey’s internal body parts can be extracted.		'''Predatory nematodes''': eat all types of nematodes and [[protozoa]]. They eat smaller organisms whole, or attach themselves to the cuticle of larger nematodes, scraping away until the prey’s internal body parts can be extracted.

	'''Omnivores''': eat a variety of organisms or may have a different diet at each life stage. Root-feeders are plant parasites, and thus are not free-living in the soil.		'''Omnivores''': eat a variety of organisms or may have a different diet at each life stage. Root-feeders are plant parasites, and thus are not free-living in the soil.
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	== Earthworms (oligochaeta) ==		== Earthworms (oligochaeta) ==

	'''"It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised creatures."		'''"It may be doubted whether there are many other [[animals]] which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised creatures."

	''(Charles Darwin)''		''(Charles Darwin)''
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	This occurs because the wonderful earth worms eat leaves, dung, dead animals and by doing so unlock nutrients like carbon, nitrogen and many more. These nutrients are then pooped out by the worms back into the soil, becoming an important building block and structure of the soil world.		This occurs because the wonderful earth worms eat leaves, dung, dead animals and by doing so unlock nutrients like carbon, nitrogen and many more. These nutrients are then pooped out by the worms back into the soil, becoming an important building block and structure of the soil world.

	Earth Worms can impact agriculture by increasing the productivity by 20-30%. This is further proven by the fact that in New Zealand once land was approved for agriculture, their native species disappeared leaving their soil earthworm free. Once non-native species were introduced productivity increased by 25-30%.		Earth Worms can impact agriculture by increasing the productivity by 20-30%. This is further proven by the fact that in New Zealand once land was approved for agriculture, their native species disappeared leaving their soil [[earthworm]] free. Once non-native species were introduced productivity increased by 25-30%.