3 ms·He took surface measurements. Is the same true below the surface? Bugs and microbes live deep in the soilby hammock 3y agoHe took surface measurements. Is the same true below the surface? Bugs and microbes live deep in the soillazide 3y agoIf the soil was sterilized the forest would be dead. The trees need soil microbes to survive.samrus 3y agoSensible hypothesis. Has it been confirmed?lazide 3y agoThat a forest requires living soil? Extensively.