Earthworm resources of Benghazi, Libya

J Environ Biol. 2005 Apr;26(2):175-8.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carbon
  • Environment*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Libya
  • Oligochaeta* / classification
  • Population Density
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Soil
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Soil
  • Carbon
  • Silicon Dioxide