Earthworm resources of Benghazi, Libya.
This study presents the first survey of earthworm species (Oligochaeta) from Benghazi, a Mediterranean coastal city in Libya. A total of three peregrine species were recorded: Allolobophora caliginosa trapezoides, Allolobophora rosea (Family: Lumbricidae), Microscolex dubius (Family: Microscolecidae). Their distribution and density in six habitats (vegetable garden, flower garden, green house, farmland, grassland, plain barren landscape) are discussed in relation to some of the physico-chemical parameters and composition of the soil.
Nair
G Achuthan
GA
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Garyoounis, Post Box 9480, Benghazi, Libya. gachuthannair@yahoo.com
El-Mariami
Muftah A
MA
Briones
Maria J I
MJ
Filogh
Abdelsalam M
AM
Youssef
Abdelgader K
AK
D000818:Animals; D002244:Carbon; D004777:Environment; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008002:Libya; D009835:Oligochaeta / Q000145:classification; D011156:Population Density; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D012987:Soil; D013696:Temperature
D012987:Soil; D002244:Carbon; D012822:Silicon Dioxide