Select the exotic species of earthworm used in vermicomposting.
2024
Select the exotic species of earthworm used in vermicomposting.
Answer: C. Eisenia fetida — Vermicomposting is the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost using earthworms. Among the commonly used earthworm species: Eisenia…
- A.
Octochaetona serrata
- B.
Perionyx excavatus
- C.
Eisenia fetida
- D.
Lampito mauritii
- E.
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Correct answer: C
Vermicomposting is the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost using earthworms.
Among the commonly used earthworm species:
Eisenia fetida → Exotic species ✔️
Perionyx excavatus → Indigenous species
Lampito mauritii → Indigenous species
Because Eisenia fetida is highly adaptable, reproduces rapidly, and efficiently converts organic waste into compost, it is the most widely used exotic species in vermicomposting.
Correct Answer: C) Eisenia fetida