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Earthworm niche groupings

Earthworm niche groupings: epigeic, endogeic and anecic.

Soil-dwelling earthworms fall into three main niche groupings: epigeic, endogeic and anecic. The lines represent the types and depths of the various burrows.

Illustration by AgResearch and earthworm photos by Ross Gray.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:12 June 2012Size: 1.8 MB