Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Surtsey' has mentioned 'Soil' in the following places:
| Occurrence Sentence | Text Source |
|---|---|
| During the island's first 20xc2xa0years, 20xc2xa0species of plants were observed at one time or another, but only 10 became established in the nutrient-poor sandy soil. | WIKI |
| As birds began nesting on the island, soil conditions improved, and more vascular plant species were able to survive. | WIKI |
| Birds use the plants for nesting material, but also continue to assist in the spreading of seeds, and fertilize the soil with their guano. | WIKI |
| The bodies of dead birds provide sustenance for carnivorous insects, while the fertilisation of the soil and resulting promotion of plant life provides a viable habitat for herbivorous insects. | WIKI |
| The first earthworm was found in a soil sample in 1993, probably carried over from Heimaey by a bird. | WIKI |