Plants:
* Roots: All plants have roots that grow underground to anchor them and absorb water and nutrients.
* Tubers: These are swollen underground stems that store food, like potatoes, yams, and cassava.
* Bulbs: These are underground storage organs with layers of fleshy leaves, like onions, garlic, and tulips.
* Corms: These are solid underground stems that store food, like gladiolus and crocus.
* Rhizomes: These are horizontal underground stems that can send up new shoots, like ginger and bamboo.
Other:
* Mushrooms and fungi: These grow in the soil and can form large networks of mycelium.
* Earthworms: These creatures burrow through the soil, aerating it and creating tunnels.
* Insects: Many insect larvae live in the soil, like grubs and ants.
* Microorganisms: Bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic life thrive in the soil, playing a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
More specific examples:
* Carrots
* Beets
* Sweet potatoes
* Turnips
* Radishes
* Mushrooms
* Truffles
* Earthworms
* Ants
* Beetles
* Microbes
This is just a small selection of what grows under the ground. There are many other fascinating things down there!