Question 16

“A bunch of seedlings were seen sprouting on a heap of animal dropping in a forest.” How do you think is the seedling benefited from the animal dung?

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The seedling was being benefited from the animal dung as the decaying animal dung provided nutrients to the growing seedlings. The animal dung or droppings keep on collecting on the forest floor. The decomposers (such as bacteria or fungi) act on animal wastes and convert them into humus. The humus contains plant nutrients and it mixes with the forest soil and makes it fertile. Seeds obtain nutrients from forest soil and germinate to form seedlings and seedlings grow to form saplings.

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Question 16 “A bunch of seedlings were seen sprouting on a heap of animal dropping in a forest.” How do you think is the seedling benefited from the animal dung?

Question 16

“A bunch of seedlings were seen sprouting on a heap of animal dropping in a forest.” How do you think is the seedling benefited from the animal dung?