Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of
terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting
levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. Bringing
together existing knowledge in the areas of soil biology and physics, this book
explores the key characteristics of soil spatial architecture, including how it
develops and the consequences this has for life underground. The effects of
soil's physical and biological components on their interactions and functions
are used to demonstrate their roles in ecosystem dynamics.