The organisms present in soil are:

nematodes

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algae

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both A and B

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none of above

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The correct option is B both A and B
Soil is teeming with living beings. Living organisms present in soil include archaea, bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, algae, protozoa, and a wide variety of larger soil fauna, including springtails, mites, nematodes, earthworms, ants, insects. Both nematodes and algae are present in soil.

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