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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 following animals are used for making compost?
Choose the correct option:
Leaves falling from trees should be:
What do you mean by composting?
Vermicompost can be used to clean sewage.
______ is used as fertilizer for the soil and it improves the properties of the soil.
Common earthworms are used for vermicomposting.
Name some organic matters which are biologically degradable and used in vermicomposting.
Name some earthworms that are used in vermicompost.
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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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?
