Special exhibition at the Dortmund Nature Museum:
THE THIN SKIN OF THE EARTH
OUR SOILS
The soil is a hidden world beneath our feet
A great wealth of organisms inhabit the "thin skin of the earth". Earthworms, mites, springtails and countless other animals work together with bacteria and fungi to create fertile soil. Their activity forms the basis for plant growth and thus the use of the soil by humans.
The exhibition presents the diversity of soil dwellers, their way of life and function in the nutrient cycle. In addition, visitors receive information on the formation, diversity and threats to our soils and learn how they can be protected and used sustainably.
"Shrunk" to the size of a soil animal, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of soil dwellers. 3D models, films, interactive elements, multimedia stations and microscopic images provide an insight into the complexity of life beneath our feet.
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