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प्रश्न
What are the species of earthworm used for vermiculture?
उत्तर
Among the vast community of earthworms only very few species can be used for vermicompost production. They are Perionyx excavatus (Indian blueworm), Eisenia fetida (Red worms), Eudrilus eugeniae (African night crawler).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct option:
Which of the set of items good for making compost?
Explain the term vermicomposting.
What do you mean by composting?
Enumerate the advantages of vermicompost over chemical fertiliser.
The method of preparing compost with the help of earthworms is called
Given below are steps in vermicomposting and each step has been given an alphabet. Rearrange the steps in the correct sequence and write the alphabet on the chart provided. One step is done for you.
F Dig a pit in a suitable place in your garden.
C Spread sand on the floor of the pit.
E Add vegetable peels and fruit waste to the pit.
A Sprinkle water to keep it moist.
D Place red worms in the pit.
B Cover with a gunny bag or grass.
Step 1 - F
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
Answer the following question in one or two words or sentences:
Which one out of beetles, roundworm and earthworm are used for vermicomposting and why?
Earthworms eat ______ and excrete it in a digested form.
Define the following.
Compost
List the important methods of vermicomposting.
