Soil is a living system with soil-clay-humus system and humus is a lingo-protein complex and protein is the enzymes of microorganisms which transform plant nutrients in ionic forms through root hair of plant for nutrition of plant.

So, according to great Greek phelojopher Aristotle soil is the stomac of the plant .

So,in animals and humanbeing stomach also food is convert by enzymes of microorganisms in ionic form for nutrition.

Sustainable environment is essential for livingbeings.

Dr Ashok Karan thank you for your contribution to the discussion

As plants and animals die, they decompose. Decomposition releases nutrients into the environment. Human activity also adds nutrients to soil and water.Decomposers like bacteria and fungi decompose dead plants and animals and recycle chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen back into the soil, air and water. The nutrient cycle is a system where energy and matter are transferred between living organisms and non-living parts of the environment. This occurs as animals and plants consume nutrients found in the soil, and these nutrients are then released back into the environment via death and decomposition. Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, complete the food chain. Decomposers turn organic wastes, such as decaying plants, into inorganic materials, such as nutrient-rich soil. They complete the cycle of life, returning nutrients to the soil or oceans for use by autotrophs. Once mineral nutrients are dissolved in soil water, they move into root cells by osmosis – the natural movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Nutrients consumed by plants and animals are returned to the environment after death and decomposition and the cycle continues. Soil microbes play an important role in nutrient recycling. They decompose organic matter to release nutrients. Without food, water, and air, living things die. Sunlight, shelter, and soil are also important for living things. Living things meet their needs from living and nonliving things in ecosystems. Our environment provides a wide range of benefits, such as the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink, as well as the many materials needed in our homes, at work and for leisure activities.

Birds and animals give the mother nature same as they receive in food.

In case of human beings, the habit of nature care is the only means of give and take .

Environment is equally important for all living beings.

Reforestation on Global level is returning water and oxygen to the environment.

Dr Ravneet Kaur thank you for your contribution to the discussion

All living things must survive and thrive in their surroundings for various reasons.

1. Source of Resources for Maintaining Life: Air, water, and food are vital elements the environment supplies. By being recycled and cycled through the ecosystem, these materials are always available to organisms.

2. "Habitat and Shelter" The environment offers the room and circumstances for creatures to survive, develop, and reproduce. It provides multiple habitats that can meet the various requirements of different species.

3. Controlling the climate The earth's temperature and weather patterns, which are necessary for life to survive, are greatly influenced by the environment. It accomplishes this via several biogeochemical cycles and meteorological systems.

(4) The environment supports Biodiversity, which is essential for ecosystem health, resilience, and survival. A diversified, resilient ecosystem can sustain several shocks and bounce back.

The environment and organisms interact, assisting in the water and nutrient cycle. As follows:

1. "Nutrient Cycling": Organisms are essential to nutrient cycling. For instance, to grow, plants need the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium from the soil. These nutrients are returned to the soil when these plants decay after they die and are broken down by decomposers like bacteria and fungi. Animals also contribute to the cycling of nutrients through their excrement and decomposition after death.

Water Cycle: 2. Numerous mechanisms exist for organisms to impact the water cycle. Through a process known as transpiration, plants, for instance, emit water vapour into the atmosphere. This water vapour will eventually condense and return to the earth as precipitation. Animals contribute as well through activities like breathing and perspiration.

By participating in these cycles, organisms guarantee the ongoing availability of these essential nutrients, preserving the environment's health and functionality. The interconnection of organisms and their environments emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and preserving our natural environment.

I agree with Zoncita Del Mundo Norman and Tanzir Islam Britto that an environment plays an important role in healthy living and the existence of life on planet earth. Earth is a home for different living species and we all are dependent on the environment for food, air, water, and other needs. Therefore, it is important for every individual to save and protect our environment. Decomposers like bacteria and fungi decompose dead plants and animals and recycle chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen back into the soil, air and water. As plants and animals die, they decompose. Decomposition releases nutrients into the environment. Human activity also adds nutrients to soil and water.The nutrient cycle is a system where energy and matter are transferred between living organisms and non-living parts of the environment. This occurs as animals and plants consume nutrients found in the soil, and these nutrients are then released back into the environment via death and decomposition. Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, complete the food chain. Decomposers turn organic wastes, such as decaying plants, into inorganic materials, such as nutrient-rich soil. They complete the cycle of life, returning nutrients to the soil or oceans for use by autotrophs. When plants and animals die, their nutrient content is not wasted. Bacteria and fungi decompose the remains and release the nutrients back into the abiotic environment. These nutrients are then taken up by other plants and used to make new organic material. There are multiple ways by which nutrients are returned to the ecosystem. These include degradation of waste products of living organisms, degradation of dead bodies, and excretion of multiple products by living organisms directly into the environment such as oxygen released by plants, etc. The energy flow takes place via the food chain and food web. During the process of energy flow in the ecosystem, plants being the producers absorb sunlight with the help of the chloroplasts and a part of it is transformed into chemical energy in the process of photosynthesis. Nutrients consumed by plants and animals are returned to the environment after death and decomposition and the cycle continues. Soil microbes play an important role in nutrient recycling. They decompose organic matter to release nutrients. Without food, water, and air, living things die. Sunlight, shelter, and soil are also important for living things. Living things meet their needs from living and nonliving things in ecosystems. An organism obtains food, water, shelter, and other things it needs to live, grow, and reproduce from its environment. The environment is called it's habitat. called biotic factors. biotic factors that live in the soil underneath. A clean environment is essential for the peaceful and healthy survival of humans. Human activities negatively affect the environment. It includes pollution, global warming, extinction of species, etc. Government and citizens alike should take steps to protect our environment.