Vermiculture in Egypt: - FAO - Regional Office for the Near East and
Vermiculture in Egypt: - FAO - Regional Office for the Near East and
Vermiculture in Egypt: - FAO - Regional Office for the Near East and
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earthworm test species. This species has been used to exam<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> relative toxicity<br />
<strong>and</strong> predict <strong>the</strong> short <strong>and</strong> long-term effects of toxic substances on earthworm<br />
populations <strong>in</strong> field soil. The compost<strong>in</strong>g worm (Eisenia fetida) is representative of<br />
three o<strong>the</strong>r species of earthworms (Allolobophora tuberculata, Eudrilus eugenia, <strong>and</strong><br />
Perionyx excavus). For Eisenia fetida a very large toxicological literature database is<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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