What is functional redundancy, and how does it help soil ecosystems continue to function in the face of environmental shocks such as fire, clearcutting, or tillage? Describe some of the ways in which...

What is functional redundancy, and how does it help soil ecosystems continue to function in the face of environmental shocks such as fire, clearcutting, or tillage?

Describe some of the ways in which mesofauna play significant roles in soil metabolism even though their biomass and respiratory activity is only a small fraction of the total in the soil.