Soil at site

The soil that is around the perimeter of my site could be classified as sand, as it breaks apart very easily. The moist soil did not form a ball, and it was already moist due to rain. The soil's texture could hinder the movement of nutrients, as sand can filter particles in water. There are many plants that absorb nutrients in my plot study, as well as birds and fish. These organisms absorb water and nutrients, which can contribute to the quality of sand. Also, the plants ability to grow in sand also is an important factor. The soil collected is likely to have been eroded, as sand is very easily moved by factors such as wind and excess water runoff. The loss would have affected the current location by pushing more of the sand into the large bed of water. Its presence would absorb the water from the large wetland, however the effect would not be catastrophic. As an ecologist, it is important to consider soil texture in an environment, as it can affect the organisms that live there, the movement of nutrients, and the way that the organisms can survive.

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