Morphometric Variations in Earthworms Inhabiting Vegetable Fields Around Buddha Nullah Drain in Ludhiana

Koul, Sureakha; Kocher, D. K.; Hundal, S. S.

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“…When compared to other dominant earthworm species in MSW, Lampito mauritii seemed to have the highest density (82.3 ind.m -2 ), biomass (46.2 m -2 ), and relative density (87.2%) (Debnath and Chaudhuri, 2019). Due to its ability to bioaccumulate heavy metals in its ecosystem, Lampito mauritii has a high density and biomass potential in MSW (Koul et al, 2015). The presence of five earthworm species, such as Lampito mauritii, Metaphire houlleti, Perionyx excavatus, Dichogaster bolaui, and Metaphire posthuma, in both cow dung and MSW, suggests that these organisms are effective in the breakdown of organic wastes due to their wide range of environmental tolerance (Debnath and Chaudhuri, 2019).…”

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Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg

Fatima¹,

Singh²

2023

Intern. J. Zool. Invest.

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Heavy metals are a serious problem that caused several health problems in humans and animals. They also affect the diversity of soil fauna as well as the environment. The proper management of heavy metal concentrations can be managed by the inoculation of earthworms in their habitats. Through bioaccumulation of heavy metals in their body, earthworms reduce the toxic level of heavy metal concentration. Lampito mauritii is common earthworm species that accumulate heavy metals in its body tissues. Heavy metal concentration was observed in different animal dung with municipal solid waste (MSW) and final vermicompost as well as in earthworm bodies. A significant decrease in heavy metals concentration such as cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd) was observed in all the combinations of different animal dung with MSW after vermicomposting by earthworm Lampito mauritii. A significant reduction of cobalt (Co) was observed in the vermicomposts obtained from buffalo dung, whereas cow dung only has a significant maximum reduction in the level of chromium (Cr) (91.48%, 0.072 ± 0.002 mg/kg). The maximum reduction of lead (Pb) concentration was observed in the vermicomposts obtained from the combination of buffalo dung with municipal solid waste in the ratio (1:1) (96.61%, 0.060 ± 0.003 mg/kg). There was a significant decrease in the concentration of nickel (Ni) in vermicomposts of all combinations of animal dung with municipal solid wastes. Whereas, the concentration of cadmium (Cd) is significantly reduced in the vermicomposts obtained from goat dung (95.62%, 0.017 ± 0.005 mg/kg). The result of this study clearly illustrated that during vermic-activity, Lampito mauritii considerably decreases different heavy metals in the final vermicompost and can act as a biological indicator of soil quality. With the help of this technique, MSW can be managed effectively while also being protected from toxic levels of heavy metal contamination in the human diet.

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Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg

Fatima¹,

Singh²

2023

Intern. J. Zool. Invest.

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“…Paliwal [20] reported nine species of earthworms from wetlands of Gobindsagar and Nangal Dams while Koul and Kocher [21] reported only three species of earthworms from vegetables field near Buddha Nullah, District Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Singh et al [22] described two species Metaphire houlleti and Eutyphoeus waltoni from Amritsar (Punjab, India) which was first time reported.…”

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First Report of the Earthworm <i>Pontoscolex corethrurus </i>(Müller, 1857) from Punjab, India

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Abstract:The earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus (Müller, 1857) is reported for the first time from Punjab, India. This species was first described by German naturalist Fritz Müller in 1857 from Santa Catarina state of Brazil. It is commonly found in gardens, cropland and fallow lands. It tolerates wide range of climatic and edaphic factors due to its endogeic ecological category. P. corethrurus has high efficiency for organic matter assimilation and has ability to live in new habitat due to which it can survive even in very poor soil. The life cycle of this species is well documented and this species has economic importance due to its use in waste management.

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Morphometric Variations in Earthworms Inhabiting Vegetable Fields Around Buddha Nullah Drain in Ludhiana

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Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg

Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg

First Report of the Earthworm <i>Pontoscolex corethrurus </i>(Müller, 1857) from Punjab, India

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Accumulation of Heavy Metals from the Combination of Different Biological Wastes by Earthworm Lampito mauritii Kinberg

First Report&nbsp;of the Earthworm <i>Pontoscolex corethrurus </i>(M&uuml;ller, 1857) from Punjab, India

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