Selective grazing, active dispersal and excretion by the micro-fauna not only benefit the ecological functions in rhizosphere, but also have an impact on the whole soil and aboveground community.

• 微型土壤动物的选择取食、主动迁移和代谢分泌行为，不仅贡献根际生态功能，而且对土壤整体及地上部群落有强烈的影响。