20 Lesser-Known Facts About Animals That Are Utterly Adorable

Turns out a little bug we don't think of much is one of the best protectors of soil ever imaginable. New Study Shows Rollie Pollies Remove Heavy Metals From Soil And Protect Groundwater. Pill bugs play an important role in the cycle of healthy plant life. They return organic matter to the soil so it can be digested further by fungi, protozoans and bacteria. This process produces a natural supply of nitrates, phosphates and other vital nutrients that plants need to thrive now and in future growing seasons. Thank You To These Little Helpers.