Diversity and distribution of earthworm

This book is about earthworms and their impact on the agricultural activity, soil that has number of this creature effect on plant health. Earthworms are sometimes known as 'ecosystem engineers' because they significantly modify the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil profile. These modifications can influence the habitat and activities of other organisms within the soil ecosystem. Earthworms may lack the charm or excitement of more familiar animals, but their contribution to our world is significant. These 'lowly creatures' play a vital part within the natural soil ecosystem. They are also valued for their contribution to ecosystem services - ecosystem functions that are of direct benefit to humans through their action on soil processes.

About the author

Sajida Sabahat has the keen interest in earthworm physiology and its effect on the soil fertility and plant growth as compared to fertilizer.

Product details

• Authors: Sajida Sabahat
• Assisted by: Shahna Akhtar Rana (Editor), Shahnaz Akhtar Rana (Editor)
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.09.2018
• EAN: 9783659698439
• ISBN: 978-3-659-69843-9
• No. of pages: 104
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 156 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology