 | Leaves fall into the Vernal Pools |
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| Bacteria and fungi decompose the leaves | |
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 | Microorganisms such as fairy shrimp and insect larvae feed on bacteria and fungi |
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 | Some salamander larvae eat other salamander larvae |
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 | Small animals such as salamanders, dragon flies, and water scorpions feed on microorganisms |
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 | Turtles, snakes, owls, raccoons, and wading birds eat the small animals |
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