The Life Cycle of an Earthworm

The Life Cycle of an Earthworm

Author: Bobbie Kalman

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780778706663

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An introduction to the various types of worms, how they reproduce, what they eat, where they are found, and the threats to their existence.


The Life Cycle of an Earthworm

The Life Cycle of an Earthworm

Author: Andrew Hipp

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2005-12-15

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781404255845

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This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading How Things Grow Theme Set.


Worms

Worms

Author: Robin Nelson

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0761340645

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A basic overview of the life cycle of a worm.


Earthworm Ecology

Earthworm Ecology

Author: Clive A. Edwards

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-03-29

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 1420039717

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Earthworm Ecology, Second Edition updates the most comprehensive work available on earthworm ecology with extensive revisions of the original chapters. New chapters analyze the history of earthworm research, the importance of earthworms as representatives of soil fauna and how they affect plant growth, the effects of the invasion of exotic earthworms into North America and other regions, and vermiculture and vermicomposting in Europe.This well-illustrated, expansive study examines the important and often overlooked impact earthworms have on the environment. It discusses the impact of climate, soil properties, predation, disease and parasitism, and competition upon earthworm ecology.


Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer

Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer

Author: Carol Brendler

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-08-04

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 0374384401

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Winnie Finn raises earthworms, which help her neighbors win prizes at the county fair. Includes instructions on making a worm farm.


Practical Exercises in Parasitology

Practical Exercises in Parasitology

Author: D. W. Halton

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-03-22

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 9780521791045

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An excellent practical guide to hands-on teaching of parasitology in the laboratory.


Rediscovering Earthworms

Rediscovering Earthworms

Author: C.S.K. Mishra

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2021-01-04

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1527564185

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This book is a concise and well-illustrated treatment of the conventional knowledge and modern utilities of earthworms. The first two chapters deal with earthworm morphology, food relationship, behavior, functional role, interaction with soil biota, and the influence of environmental factors. Earthworms found in the tropics and sub-tropics are also discussed in this section. The third chapter provides a good account of utilizing species of worms to produce high value manure through vermitechnology and its application in agriculture. The nutritional and medicinal values of earthworms are illustrated in the fourth chapter, while the fifth c provides information on how earthworms are used successfully as indicators of ecological perturbations, soil quality and for remediation of contaminated soils. The book will immensely benefit students, faculty and researchers in biological, agricultural and environmental sciences. It is also a source of information for anyone interested in knowing more about earthworms.


Biology and Ecology of Earthworms

Biology and Ecology of Earthworms

Author: Clive A. Edwards

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9780412561603

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Describes earthworm community ecology, interactions between earthworms and microorganisms and the importance of earthworms in environmental management


Wiggling Worms at Work

Wiggling Worms at Work

Author: Wendy Pfeffer

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003-12-23

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0064451992

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Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work, helping plants to grow. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders!