The student constructs another terrarium with rocks, soil, and plants, but this time earthworms are added to the ecosystem. Earthworms release nutrients into the soil. The students adds water, seals the lid, and places the terrarium where it is exposed to sunlight. In what ways will the addition of earthworms most likely affect the terrarium ecosystem?

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Even though the earthworms will benefit the plants by providing
, they will also compete with the plants for limited

resources like water and nutrients in the soil.