The Living Soil Beneath Our Feet | California Academy of Sciences

Travel underground for an up-close look at the ants, amoebas, and bacteria that maintain healthy soil. Glimpse this microscopic world and learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots. Data Sources: Forest Data: Peter A. Steel Angelo, Coastal Range Reserve, University of California. Raptor View Research Institute Missoula Montana, Scientists at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, Sherri Johnson. For classroom activities, visit