Decomposers

Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares…
Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares scientific research with local mushroom hunters’ knowledge of morel mushrooms.

Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many…
Mushroom hunting is a specialized skill that takes years to learn. Wild mushroom species are difficult to identify, and many wild mushrooms are poisonous. No one, therefore, should eat a...

Enjoy a journey to the tropics! In the Natural Inquirer Tropical Forest edition, readers will learn about the plants and…
Enjoy a journey to the tropics! In the Natural Inquirer Tropical Forest edition, readers will learn about the plants and animals that make the tropics special. The tropics are the…

In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted…
In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted to know if different trees contribute different amounts of nutrients...

In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted…
In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted to know if different trees contribute different amounts of nutrients...