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Question On Type Of Earthworm To Use.
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Maricia_Lyn
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Question On Type Of Earthworm To Use.
I am studying the effect of motor oil contaminated soil on earthworms. Can you provide guidance on the species of earthworm I should use? Thank You !
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Re: Question On Type Of Earthworm To Use.
Hey there!
That seems like a very interesting topic! Here is an article I found that highlights some of the most common types of earthworms that are used and I think any of these would be fine for your experiment: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in047
Here is another article that features the different types and highlights their differences: http://www.ehow.com/about_5412955_types-earthworms.html
Based on your experiment I would recommend either field, red, or manure worms...whichever one you can get your hands on easiest...
All the best and post if you have any more questions!!
That seems like a very interesting topic! Here is an article I found that highlights some of the most common types of earthworms that are used and I think any of these would be fine for your experiment: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in047
Here is another article that features the different types and highlights their differences: http://www.ehow.com/about_5412955_types-earthworms.html
Based on your experiment I would recommend either field, red, or manure worms...whichever one you can get your hands on easiest...
All the best and post if you have any more questions!!
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Re: Question On Type Of Earthworm To Use.
Sounds like a great project--but please make sure it's OK to use animals in your experiment. Some science fairs have regulations about that sort of thing.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Re: Question On Type Of Earthworm To Use.
Hi,
This sounds like an interesting project. To ensure a successful project, I recommend doing as much background reading as you can to learn what has been done on this topic in the past.
http://www.aseanenvironment.info/Abstract/41014572.pdf
Also, based on my personal experience with earthworm projects, I know that if you have to purchase your earthworms, you should get them from a good source that sells earthworms for composting, for example. Do not purchase worms from a bait shop, as they may not be healthy enough for a science project.
How were you planning to measure your results?
Donna Hardy
This sounds like an interesting project. To ensure a successful project, I recommend doing as much background reading as you can to learn what has been done on this topic in the past.
http://www.aseanenvironment.info/Abstract/41014572.pdf
Also, based on my personal experience with earthworm projects, I know that if you have to purchase your earthworms, you should get them from a good source that sells earthworms for composting, for example. Do not purchase worms from a bait shop, as they may not be healthy enough for a science project.
How were you planning to measure your results?
Donna Hardy