| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 567 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Earthworm morphology -- Earthworm physiology -- Earthworm diversity, dispersal, and geographical distribution -- Earthworm life histories and biology -- Earthworm ecology : populations -- Earthworm ecology : communities -- The influence of environmental factors on earthworms -- The role of earthworms in organic material and nutrient cycles -- Interactions between earthworms, microorganisms, and other invertebrates -- Earthworms, soil structure, fertility, and productivity -- Earthworms as pests and benefactors -- Earthworms in environmental management and ecotoxicology -- Effects of agricultural practices and chemicals on earthworms -- The use of earthworms in organic waste management and vermiculture |
| Summary |
Biology and Ecology of Earthworms is established as a key valuable text for students of agriculture, soil science, and soil invertebrate zoology and ecology. This is the 4th Edition of the popular textbook which reviews all aspects of earthworm biology and ecology. The book has been fully revised and updated throughout. Particular changes include: new treatments of earthworm taxonomy, diversity, migration and geographical distribution; interactions between earthworms and other soil organisms, especially microorganisms and soil-borne pests and diseases; as well as the importance of earthworms in organic waste management |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed January 17, 2023) |
| Subject |
Earthworms.
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Earthworms -- Ecology
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Earthworms
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Earthworms -- Ecology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Arancon, Norman Q., author.
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| ISBN |
9780387749433 |
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0387749438 |
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