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What Are Twilight Zone
Communities?
Picture of a Twilight Zone Community
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The twilight zone contains a real mixture of animals and a few plants. Algae, lichen, and bacteria are often found in the twilight zone. Springtails and mites feed on the algae and rotting plant debris. Mushrooms, ghostly versions of their surface relatives, may also be found in this region. Harvestmen (daddy longlegs) hang out in cracks and domes in the ceiling and crickets may find convenient alcoves to hang out in, waiting to leave the cave at dusk to feed. Several accidentals such as snakes, frogs, and surface insects can be found in this region, having wandered or fallen into the cave.

Picture of a Twilight Zone Community
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This community of all sorts of animals is an example of a twilight zone community.

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Guano Communties
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Pool Communities
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How Do Cave Communities Work?