Earthworm activity affects tropical soil layers. Which outcome directly results when bioturbation is significantly reduced?

💡 Explanation

Nutrient depletion accelerates via slower nutrient cycling from deeper layers because bioturbation mixes organic matter; reduced earthworm action prevents this mixing. Therefore, soil fertility declines rather than increases, because nutrient distribution depends on biological cycling.

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