Question

what are the role of living organisms in the formation of soil?i​

Answer 1

Answer:

Soil formation occurs in steps due to weathering, parent rocks break into gravel sand, silt and clay, which become habitat for large variety or organisms like algae, fungi, helminthes, insects, frogs, reptiles, rodents, etc. Death and decay of these living forms provide organic matter which combines with inorganic matter derived from the parent rock to form humus, which finally develops into mature soil.

Answer 2

One of the most important roles of soil organisms is breaking up the complex substances in decaying plants and animals so that they can be used again by living plants. ... The carbon cycle begins in plants, which combine carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with water to make plant tissues such as leaves, stems, and fruits.