The Earthworm Research Group ERG has worked extensively with numerous earthworm species, encompassing all ecological groupings, from both Britain and other northern temperate regions. Research has concentrated on the practical application of earthworms in areas such as land restoration, organic waste management, biomonitoring and ecotoxicology. Research relating to the biology and ecology of earthworms is an extremely active and expanding area of scientific study. Charles Darwin, through simple observations, recognised the significant role of earthworms in soil formation, and posed some very fundamental questions. Subsequent research centred on physiological, morphological and behavioural studies and an increased awareness of the earthworm’s role in soil fertility fuelled significant agricultural research.

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