Dead plants decay faster in soil containing earthworms compared with soil containing no earthworms. Explain why.
Model answer: There is more oxygen in the soil with earthwormsThis is required for aerobic respiration (NOT anaerobic - as this does not require oxygen)Therefore, the bacteria/microbes decompose the plant decay faster
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