Growth, reproductive biology and life cycle of the vermicomposting earthworm, Perionyx ceylanensis Mich. (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae)

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Karmegam, Natchimuthu and Daniel, Thilagavathy (2009) Growth, reproductive biology and life cycle of the vermicomposting earthworm, Perionyx ceylanensis Mich. (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae). Bioresource Technology, 100 (20). pp. 4790-4796. ISSN 09608524

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Abstract

Study on growth, reproduction, and life cycle of earthworm Perionyx ceylanensis in cow dung over 340 days. Growth rate, cocoon production, hatching success recorded. Worms reproduce parthenogenetically. Short life cycle makes P. ceylanensis suitable for vermiculture. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.; © 2009 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

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Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem > Bio-technology
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Last Modified: 10 Dec 2025 06:43
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/4123

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