Carson,+Chase,+Dalton

Welcome to Carson, Dalton, and Chase's Decompoper website! We have been down into the path into the forest next to the blacktop.

We were at a mossy tree stump and Rolly Pollies were at our stump their was 3 in counting that we saw on the outside but there was probably millions of bacteria. We could tell that the stump was being broke down.
 * __Decomposer Discovery Outside Describe __**

 the area in which you found a decomposer (lie. under something? shady area? moist? dry?) We found the decomposers in a moist, moldy tree stump. The area was shady and cool.

What type of decomposer did you identify? We found Rolly Pollies In the tree stump. We also found fungi sprouts, mildew, moss and a baby centipede.

What other biotic and abiotic things are in the immediate area? (List and describe as many as you can identify) We found many rotten trees, rocks, birds (If there are birds around, there must be worms too.) flowers, and leaves. We also found snails and moss in the area.

What are the signs that decomposition is happening?  The signs that decomposition was happening, were all the rotten trees and stumps covered in moss. There were also bitten holes in the stump.

What is the temperature in the exact spot you found the decomposer?  The temperature was 45 Fahrenheit in the stump.

What is the ground temperature in that area? The ground temperature was 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

What sunlight rating would you give the immediate area using the following \scale? I would give the sun a five on the scale. 

1 2 3 4 __5__ 6 7

Very Fairly Completely Sunny __Shady__ Dark