It is well known that earthworms of various species, with widely differing feeding and burrowing habits, can have a considerable effect on the structure and composition of the upper levels of the soil. It is, however, often difficult to relate these effects to soil fertility in particular situations and to manipulate worm populations to produce beneficial results.
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