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Earthworm niche groupings

Earthworm niche groupings: epigeic, endogeic and anecic.

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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Published: 12 June 2012Updated: 9 March 2023Size: 1.8 MB
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