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Biology and Ecology of Earthworms [E-Book]

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Edwards, Clive A [author.]

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Publisher: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2022Edition: 4th ed. 2022Description: XVI, 567 p. 92 illus., 11 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780387749433

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Contents:

Ch. 1. Earthworm Morphology -- Ch. 2. Earthworm Physiology -- Ch. 3. Earthworm Diversity, Dispersal, and Geographical Distribution -- Ch. 4. Earthworm Life Histories and Biology -- Ch. 5. Earthworm Ecology: Populations -- Ch. 6. Earthworm Ecology: Communities -- Ch. 7. The Influence of Environmental Factors on Earthworms -- Ch. 8. The Role of Earthworms in Organic Material and Nutrient Cycles -- Ch. 9 -- Interactions Between Earthworms, Microorganisms, and Other Invertebrates -- Ch. 10. Role of Earthworms in Soil Structure, Fertility and Productivity -- Ch.11. Adverse and Beneficial Aspects of Earthworms -- Ch. 12. Earthworms in Environmental Management -- Ch.13. Earthworms in Organic Waste Management -- Ch.14. Effects of Agricultural Practices and Chemicals on Earthworms. .

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.

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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.

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