From DriloBASE Taxo
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− | <p>Earthworms are clitellate annelids living mainly in soils, although some species inhabit freshwater environments. | + | <p>Earthworms are clitellate annelids living mainly in soils, although some species inhabit freshwater environments. Earthworms perform a crucial role in the nutrient cycling, bioturbation of soil, and the decomposition of soil organic matter.</p> |
− | <p>'''''Drilobase''''' is a database resulting from a collaborative work between worldwide members of the earthworm scientific community. Data are given per taxonomic unit. Please keep in mind that | + | <p>'''''Drilobase''''' is a database resulting from a collaborative work between worldwide members of the earthworm scientific community. Data are given per taxonomic unit. Please keep in mind that this project is a "work in progress" and will be updated over time.</p> |
− | <p>Identification of earthworms is extremely complex and requires considerable | + | <p>Identification of earthworms is extremely complex and requires considerable specialized expertise. Some taxa require DNA sequencing. We do not provide such a service.</p> |
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<center>[[Earthworm overview]]</center><br/> | <center>[[Earthworm overview]]</center><br/> |
Revision as of 17:49, 9 May 2014
Earthworms are clitellate annelids living mainly in soils, although some species inhabit freshwater environments. Earthworms perform a crucial role in the nutrient cycling, bioturbation of soil, and the decomposition of soil organic matter. Drilobase is a database resulting from a collaborative work between worldwide members of the earthworm scientific community. Data are given per taxonomic unit. Please keep in mind that this project is a "work in progress" and will be updated over time. Identification of earthworms is extremely complex and requires considerable specialized expertise. Some taxa require DNA sequencing. We do not provide such a service. |
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