This podcast explores the intricate network of organisms that make up the soil food web and their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.
We'll uncover the secrets of each trophic level, from the primary producers like plants and lichens that harness the sun's energy to the decomposers like bacteria and fungi that recycle nutrients , and the predators like protozoa and nematodes that keep the system in balance . We'll even delve into the top tiers of the food web, where larger predators like centipedes and birds play their part.
Discover how this hidden world impacts everything from nutrient cycling and soil structure to disease suppression and carbon sequestration . Learn how human actions can affect this delicate balance and what we can do to nurture a thriving soil food web for a healthier planet .
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the soil food web and discover the wonders of this underground universe!
