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The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract A recent debate has emerged between Caspar et al. (2024) and Herculano‐Houzel (2023) on inferring extinct dinosaur cognition by estimating brain neuron counts. While thought‐provoking, the discussion largely overlooks the function of cognition, as well as partly neglects the difficulties involved in estimating neuron numbers, which according ...
Thomas Rejsenhus Jensen +7 more
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The impact of cadmium and mercury contamination on reproduction and body mass of earthworms
Plant, Soil and Environment, 2008 The accumulation of heavy metals in the tissues of earthworms is a helpful indicator of environmental contamination. The degree of substrate contamination can be additionally evaluated on the basis of survivability, reproduction and body mass of ...
S. Lapinski, M. Rosciszewska
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Biochar, 2023 Highlights Cattle dung can be effectively managed through vermicomposting Biochar showed both positive and negative effects on earthworms’ performance 5% biochar addition promoted compost quality by stimulating earthworms’ activity Higher doses of ...
Yupeng Wu +6 more
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Towards an ecological index for tropical soil quality based on soil macrofauna [PDF]
, 2009 The objective of this work was to construct a simple index based on the presence/absence of different groups of soil macrofauna to determine the ecological quality of soils.
Geissen, V. +5 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen +5 more
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The spread of non‐native species
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The global redistribution of species through human agency is one of the defining ecological signatures of the Anthropocene, with biological invasions reshaping biodiversity patterns, ecosystem processes and services, and species interactions globally.
Phillip J. Haubrock +16 more
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A comparison of mustard, household detergent and formalin as vermifuges for earthworm sampling
Fauna NorvegicaThe efficiencies of three vermifuges (household detergent, mustard and formalin) in extracting earthworms were compared in a pasture in western Norway.
Gaute Bø Grønstøl +2 more
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Improved Performance of Soil Microbial Fuel Cell by Adding Earthworms [PDF]
Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 2017 Soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are expected as an application to produce sustainable energy. Here, we focused on soil ecosystems, specifically the earthworms which are known to improve soil-fertility by degrading fallen leaves or plant litter. The aim
Hiroshi Yukimoto +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.
Bokhorst, J.G. +5 more
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The soil quality concept and its importance in the study of Finnish arable soils [PDF]
, 2002 Arable soil is a functional unit whose condition is vital to crop production, but also to ecosystems at large owing to the significant role of soil in global nutrient cycles and balances.
Nuutinen, Visa, Palojärvi, Ansa
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