leaf litter
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These include patches of wildflowers, native plants, leaf litter and log piles, and holes in fences so hedgehogs can roam over large areas.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
Arthropods ranging from earwigs to some beetles to crickets or spiders living in the soil face particular challenges due to nasty fungal infections and a high risk of predators lurking in leaf litter.
From Salon ● May 11, 2025
The homeowner had taken steps to prepare for the approaching flames, clearing away trash cans and leaf litter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
Rivers impacted by urbanization and agriculture are changing how quickly leaf litter decomposes.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2024
His rifle, its butt pressed tirelessly against his face, was buried to the hilt in leaf litter.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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