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 . . .

Answer 1

Hypothesis: If plants are grown in soil containing worms, then the lima bean plants will exhibit increased growth and health compared to those grown in soil without worms because the worms improve soil aeration, enhance nutrient availability, and promote beneficial microbial activity, creating a more favorable environment for plant growth.