Earthworm Species About 2,700 species –Nightcrawler (most common, from Europe) –Manure Worm (Compost Worm) –Green worm (can be green, pink, gray, yellow)
The saprotrofic food chain in terrestrial ecosystems: Decomposition C : N ratio In most plant tissues: 40-80 : 1 In microbial cells and animal tissues:10.
Understanding the Terminology 1.Vermiculture - the culture of worms 2.Vermicomposting - the use of worms for composting organic materials. 3.Vermicompost.
