Organic Layer
Impact of Permafrost Thaw on Tundras
Impact of Grazing on Soil Health
Tundra Soil Hydrology and Ecosystem Health
Tundra Soil and Climate
Permafrost and Vegetation
Sponges
Bogland
Quagmire 
Quagmires Quagmires are characterized by their waterlogged and unstable ground, which is often covered with a thick
layer of
organic material such as peat
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Impact of Permafrost Thaw on Tundras They are characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and a
layer of permanently frozen subsoil known as permafrost
...The permafrost in tundras acts as a giant freezer, preserving
organic matter and locking away carbon and other nutrients
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Impact of Grazing on Soil Health compaction Enhanced soil structure Erosion Improved water infiltration Loss of soil
organic matter Positive Effects of Grazing Nutrient cycling: Grazing animals can help to redistribute nutrients across the landscape through their waste, promoting the
...Water infiltration: Grazing can reduce the thatch
layer on the soil surface, allowing water to penetrate more easily and reducing runoff
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Tundra Soil Hydrology and Ecosystem Health The top
layer of soil, known as the active layer, thaws during the summer months, allowing for plant growth and microbial activity
...Waterlogged conditions can slow down the decomposition of
organic matter, leading to the accumulation of carbon in the soil
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Tundra Soil and Climate the Tundra The soil in the tundra is known as permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground that lies beneath the surface
layer of soil
...Despite the harsh conditions, tundra soil is surprisingly rich in
organic matter
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Permafrost and Vegetation The presence of permafrost, a
layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, significantly impacts the types of vegetation that can thrive in these cold, harsh environments
...The
organic matter trapped in frozen soils decomposes when thawed, releasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane
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Sponges Anatomy of Sponges The body of a sponge is composed of two
layers of cells separated by a gelatinous matrix called mesohyl
...Sponges play a vital role in marine ecosystems by filtering large volumes of water and removing bacteria, plankton, and
organic particles
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Bogland Over time, the partially decayed
organic matter builds up and forms peat
...As the peat
layer thickens, it becomes a waterlogged sponge that holds water and releases acids, creating the acidic conditions characteristic of bogs
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Pygmy Forests One of the defining features of pygmy forests is the presence of a thick
layer of
organic material, known as the "mor layer," that accumulates on the forest floor
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Boreal Coniferous Forests The forest floor in boreal forests is covered with a thick
layer of
organic material called duff, which consists of decomposing plant matter
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