Biology and ecology of earthworms
By: C.A. Edwards and P.J. Bohlen.
Contributors: Bohlen, P. J.; Edwards, C. A. 1925-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Published: 1996
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 426
Subjects: Earthworms.; Earthworms -- Ecology.
Other titles: Biology of earthworms.
Description: This is the third edition of this popular text which reviews all aspects of earthworm biology and ecology. The book has been updated throughout and extensive additions made. These include a greatly expanded treatment of earthworm community ecology, interactions between earthworms and microorganisms, and the importance of earthworms in environmental management and their use in organic waste management. A straightforward and integrative approach has been taken to reviewing the literature of this important area (over 1400 references are cited). An extensive appendix has also been added summarizing the toxicity to earthworms of a wide range of chemicals. This book will continue to be an invaluable text for students of agriculture, soil science, ecology and invertebrate zoology.
Notes: Previous ed.: Biology of earthworms / C.A. Edwards, J.R. Lofty. 1977.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [310]-380) and indexes.