Diversity and Distribution of Earthworms in a Subtropical Forest Ecosystem in Uttarakhand, India

Authors

  • NAMITA JOSHI Department of Environmental Science Kanya Gurukul, Mahavidyalaya, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar249407, Uttarakhand, India
  • SWATI AGA Department of Environmental Science Kanya Gurukul, Mahavidyalaya, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar249407, Uttarakhand, India

Keywords:

Earthworms, Distribution, Diversity, Subtropical forest

Abstract

Diversity and distribution of earthworms along with the various factors influencing their distribution viz. moisture content, soil temperature, pH, oxidizable organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and calcium were determined in a subtropical forest ecosystem in the foothills of the Shivalik Himalayas in India. Six species of earthworms representing the two families Octochaetidae and Megascolecidae, were recorded during our study period of 2007-08. Maximum density and biomass of worms recorded in the present study was 82 ± 22.5 m-2 and 11.2 ± 1.79 g m-2, respectively.

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Published

2009-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
JOSHI, N. and AGA, S. 2009. Diversity and Distribution of Earthworms in a Subtropical Forest Ecosystem in Uttarakhand, India. Tropical Natural History. 9, 1 (Apr. 2009), 21–25.

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2009): The Natural History Journal of Chulalongkorn University

Section

Original Articles

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