The materials regarding soil fauna of the Khibiny massif mass as exemplified by the Wudyavrchorr mountain

The fauna of soil-dwelling invertebrate animals on the northeastern slope of Vudjavrchorr mountain (Khibiny massif) has been studied. Results concerning taxonomic and trophic diversity, number and biomass of invertebrates have been obtained. The domination structure of animal local communities in the mountain litters has been investigated. Similarity and differences in the community of invertebrate animals in the mountain and flat forest soils have been discussed.