Journal article
Authors list: WESTERNACHER, E; GRAFF, O
Publication year: 1987
Pages: 131-133
Journal: Biology and Fertility of Soils
Volume number: 3
Issue number: 1-2
ISSN: 0178-2762
eISSN: 1432-0789
Publisher: Springer
Abstract:
In an outdoor experiment the distribution of the earthworms (Lumbricus spp., Allolobophora spp.) under different plant species was studied. Earthworms avoid uncovered areas, but show different reactions under vegetation. This effect reappears in the same manner every year. A particular preference was shown for clover whereas onion was least preferred. Possible reasons for this behaviour are the extent of covering, the moisture regime and exudates of the plants. According to the results obtained the deciding factor seems to be the extent of cover whereas odorous substances are of secondary importance.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: WESTERNACHER, E. and GRAFF, O. (1987) ORIENTATION BEHAVIOR OF EARTHWORMS (LUMBRICIDAE) TOWARDS DIFFERENT CROPS, Biology and Fertility of Soils, 3(1-2), pp. 131-133
APA Citation style: WESTERNACHER, E., & GRAFF, O. (1987). ORIENTATION BEHAVIOR OF EARTHWORMS (LUMBRICIDAE) TOWARDS DIFFERENT CROPS. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 3(1-2), 131-133.
