Biology and Ecology of Earthworms (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2022)

This 4th edition updates the latest research on earthworms. More than 3,000 species of earthworm exist in the world. They are considered to be an important ally in advancing environmental and biomedical research. Earthworms play an important role in forest or agricultural ecosystems and play an increasing role in biomedical issues. Earthworms are critical to the environment because they consume huge quantities of decomposed litter, manure, and other organic matter deposited on soil -- helping to convert it into rich topsoil Earthworms can also help reduce soil compaction, improve permeability--thus providing channels for root growth, water infiltration, and gas exchange. Earthworms are also important animals for the assessment of the toxicity of chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides, which are deliberately released into the environment. Earthworms are superb barometers' or sentinels' providing an early warning of deterioration in soil quality.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2022
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	Clive A. Edwards • Norman Q. Arancon
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	567
Edition:	4th ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-74942-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > General Promotions
LSN:	0-387-74942-X
Barcode:	9780387749426

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