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प्रश्न
What are the species of earthworm used for vermiculture?
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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?
What are the sources of organic resources for vermicomposting?
Name some organic matters which are biologically degradable and used in vermicomposting.
Name some earthworms that are used in vermicompost.
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
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4 -
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Vermicompost is similar to ______ in colour and appearance.
Earthworms eat ______ and excrete it in a digested form.
The nutrient-rich materials that are excreted by earthworms know as ______.
Earthworm feeds on inorganic wastes and excretes them in a digested form known as castings.
