Question

write a hypothesis about the worms and lima bean plants. be sure to answer the lab question, \how can the presence of one species benefit another in the same ecosystem?\ hypothesis: if plants are grown in soil containing worms, then because

Explanation:

To answer the lab question about how one species benefits another in an ecosystem, we consider the role of worms (like earthworms) in soil. Worms aerate the soil and break down organic matter into nutrients. Lima bean plants need nutrients and good soil structure for growth. So the hypothesis should connect worm presence to plant growth benefits.

Answer:

If plants are grown in soil containing worms, then the lima bean plants will grow better (e.g., taller, more leaves, more pods) because worms improve soil structure by burrowing (increasing aeration and water infiltration) and decompose organic material to release nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that the plants can absorb for growth.