Forests v Crops (IMAGE) Colorado State University Caption Invertebrates such as earthworms, ants and termites were more vulnerable to the displacement of forests with pastures than by crops, while microbes showed the opposite pattern. Credit Andre L.C. Franco/ Colorado State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.