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    • Earthworm niche groupings: epigeic, endogeic and anecic.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 12 June 2012, Updated 9 March 2023 Size: 1.8 MB Referencing Hub media

    Soil-dwelling earthworms fall into three main niche groupings: epigeic, endogeic and anecic. The lines represent the types and depths of the various burrows.

    Illustration by AgResearch and earthworm photos by Ross Gray.

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