Earthworms contribute significantly to global food production
Nature Communications, 2023 Earthworms are critical soil ecosystem engineers that support plant growth in numerous ways; however, their contribution to global agricultural production has not been quantified. We estimate the impacts of earthworms on global production of key crops by
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Polyploid races, genetic structure and morphological features of the earthworm Octodrіlus transpadanus (Rosa, 1884) (Oligohaeta: Lumbricidae) in the Ukraine [PDF]
, 2009 Kariological investigation of the earthworm Octodrilus transpada-nus (Rosa, 1884) in the Ukraine showed that this species is represented by at least three races of different ploidy with the basic chromosome number n=15. Strict geographic heterogeneity
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Environmental assay on the effect of poultry manure application on soil organisms in agroecosystems [PDF]
, 2012 This paper reports the effects produced on the organisms of the soil (plants, invertebrates and microorganisms), after the application of two types of poultry manure (sawdust and straw bed) on an agricultural land.
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A Review of Trans‐Dimensional Kirigami: From Compliant Mechanism to Multifunctional Robot
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This review outlines recent advancements in the geometric design and mechanical properties of kirigami. The kirigami is classified into two categories from a compliant mechanism perspective, highlighting their applications in metamaterials and robotic systems. Finally, the future research directions, is explored focusing on the potential of integrating
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The role of earthworm defense mechanisms in ecotoxicity studies [PDF]
Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2015 Earthworms are important soil organisms that affect the soil structure by influencing organic and inorganic matter breakdown. Earthworms are in permanent contact with soil particles via their permeable skin and digestive tract and are thus strongly ...
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Effects of an ecosystem engineer on belowground movement of microarthropods. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Ecosystem engineers affect other species by changing physical environments. Such changes may influence movement of organisms, particularly belowground where soil permeability can restrict dispersal.
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Influence of man-made edaphotopes of the spoil heap on biota [PDF]
, 2018 The aim of the work is to investigate the influence of man- made edaphotopes of colliery spoil heap on biota by bioindication method. The physicochemical properties of edaphotopes were investigated: humidity, substrate temperature,
Kuzmenko, Oleksandr +11 more
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Invasive earthworms modulate native plant trait expression and competition [PDF]
, 2023 Rike Schwarz +6 more
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Multimodal Locomotion of Soft Robots
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in multimodal locomotion within soft robotics. Typical locomotion modes are summarized and categorized. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms enabling multimodal locomotion are discussed and classified into three primary categories: active control‐based, reconfiguration‐based, and environment ...
Zihao Yuan +4 more
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Anecic earthworms and associated ecosystem services in a ley-arable crop [PDF]
, 2010 Een vruchtwisseling van gras en maïs zou duurzaam kunnen zijn in termen van nutriëntengebruik, maar het effect op regenwormen is nog onvoldoende bekend.
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