Table 2.
Mean and median nematode abundances, per biome.
| Biome | mean | median | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra | 7298 | 2695 | 148 |
| Temperate Broadleaf Forests | 4465 | 2120 | 2175 |
| Boreal Forests | 3959 | 2016 | 669 |
| Montane Grasslands | 6096 | 1120 | 116 |
| Tropical Coniferous Forests | 1000 | 970 | 8 |
| Temperate Conifer Forests | 1800 | 670 | 158 |
| Tropical Grasslands | 863 | 657 | 272 |
| Tropical Moist Forests | 914 | 601 | 968 |
| Temperate Grasslands | 945 | 565 | 627 |
| Tropical Dry Forests | 430 | 431 | 11 |
| Mediterranean Forests | 619 | 374 | 704 |
| Flooded Grasslands | 183 | 124 | 7 |
| Antarctica | 2245 | 89 | 503 |
| Deserts | 193 | 44 | 361 |
Values are reported as the total number of nematodes per 100 g dry soil.