Inoculation of an ecosystem engineer (Earthworm: Lumbricus terrestris ) during experimental grassland restoration: Consequences for above and belowground soil compartments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2017.12.021
Abstract: Abstract Although soil organisms might strongly affect the dynamics and composition of natural vegetation, relatively few studies have tried to in-situ manipulate soil fauna, especially in restoration ecology. The objective of this study was thus… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; plant; ecosystem engineer; soil ... See more keywords
Polyester-derived microfibre impacts on the soil-dwelling earthworm Lumbricus terrestris.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.037
Abstract: Microplastic (MP) pollution is everywhere. In terrestrial environments, microfibres (MFs) generated from textile laundering are believed to form a significant component of MPs entering soils, mainly through sewage sludge and compost applications. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; earthworm lumbricus; polyester; mfs ... See more keywords
Cash cropping worms: How the Lumbricus terrestris bait worm market operates in Ontario, Canada
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.114128
Abstract: Abstract Anecic earthworms such as Lumbricus terrestris are ecosystem engineers whose impacts on soil fertility and remediation have been extensively researched. The majority of L. terrestris used for such research and practical remediation applications are… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; worm market; bait; worm ... See more keywords
Differential Engagement of Fermentative Taxa in Gut Contents of the Earthworm Lumbricus terrestris
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01851-17
Abstract: ABSTRACT The earthworm gut is an anoxic, saccharide-rich microzone in aerated soils. The apparent degradation of diverse saccharides in the alimentary canal of the model earthworm Lumbricus terrestris is concomitant with the production of diverse… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; gut associated; gut; earthworm lumbricus ... See more keywords