Spiders that hunt at night often have a special layer at the back of their big eyes. It acts like a mirror to bounce light back into the eyes. On a dark night, this reflected light makes the spider's eyes seem to glow!
The Effects of Logging and Tree Species Composition on Soil Fungi
Role of fungi in reforestation in interior British Columbia forests
Soil fungi ("mycorrhizas"), along with their reproductive parts - mushrooms - help keep forests healthy by providing nutrients to both plants and animals. In addition, these soil fungi assist in the processes involved in forest decomposition and reforestation. Researchers from the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Okanagan University College, British Columbia, and the University of Washington, U.S.A., are participating in an ongoing study of soil fungi in southern British Columbia. These scientists have discovered that old natural forests support more soil fungi and mushrooms than do younger forests. The results from this study are being used to help to understand the role of soil fungi in successful reforestation programs.
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