Cytotoxic effect of coelomic fluid of earthworm eudrilus. Other environmental factors and food availability were maintained at a constant, optimal level. Influence of temperature on growth and reproduction. Pdf lifecycle of the african nightcrawler, eudrilus eugeniae. Preparation of coelomic fluid earthworm eudrilus eugeniae. Juvenile specimens of the epigeic earthworm species, eudrilus eugeniae were subjected to a range of different constant temperatures in a temperature gradient trough over a period of 80 days. Earthworms were weighed weekly and the numbers of cocoons produced per week assessed. Decomposed by eudrilus eugeniae and eisenia fetida. Regeneration of earthworm populations in a degraded soil. The animal diversity web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students. Cytotoxic effect of coelomic fluid of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae was studied on baby hamster kidney 21 bhk21 cells.
Worm research of eudrilus eugeniae, extracts on certain plant. Fecundity, growth, maturation and biomass production were all. Cephalopod biology and care, a cost fa1 cephsinaction training school. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Environmental influence of soil toward effective vermicomposting. Dec 20, 2010 many books cover the importance of composting for reducing the amount of organic wastes in landfills.
Tamil definition and examples biology online dictionary. To study the mosquito larvicidal effect of the coelomic fluid of eudrilus eugeniae, anopheles mosquitoes were obtained from the wild and identified based on their morphological characteristics features. Preliminary evaluation of the larvicidal efficacy of. Although various authors have contributed to our knowledge of the biology of eudrilus eugeniae some basic facts about the life cycle and reproduction are still not fully documented.
Modulation of growth rate and fecundity of eudrilus eugeniae by ultraviolet radiation. Cytotoxic effect of coelomic fluid of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae. Pdf geotechnical properties of vermicomposts of press. Aug 08, 2019 every year huge amount of cocoa theobroma cacao shell is discarded as waste in chocolate industry. Environmental issues biological sewage treatment methods earthworms environmental aspects heavy metals municipal solid wastes refuse and refuse disposal sewage biological treatment sewage. The temperature requirements of the epigeic earthworm. Bioremediation of heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons in. Eudrilus eugeniae is an earthworm species indigenous in africa but ithas been bred extensively in the usa, canada, europe and asia for the fish bait market, where it is commonly called the african night crawler. Morphometric studies in eudrilus eugeniae population s from different locations in lagos, nigeria b. Life cycle of vermicomposting earthworms eisenia fetida and. As vermicompost ages, this biological activity declines, but the. Suggested organic references and products grasscity.
Urological tests in clinical practice by rao, nagaraja p. Physicochemical parameters, heavy metals and total petroleum hydrocarbons were analyzed using aas. Sep 22, 2015 a laboratory study on the bioremediation of diesel contaminated soil with the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae kingberg was conducted. Environmental issues biological sewage treatment methods earthworms environmental aspects heavy metals municipal solid wastes refuse and refuse disposal sewage biological treatment sewage sludge chemical. This worm has been used in monoculture or polyculture with other species of earthworm to produce vermicomposts, vermicast, vermiwash etc. The anc eudrilus eugeniae african night crawlers are native the warm regions of west africa, but now vermicomposters in tropic and sub tropic climates all over the world are using them as composting and bait worms. The bbiology aand ppopulation ddynamics oof eudrilus. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts.
Free learning resources for students covering all major areas of biology. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Select ion of ou r books inde xed in the boo k ci tation i ndex. Lifecycle of the african nightcrawler, eudrilus eugeniae oligochaeta in order to determine the potential of the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae as waste processor and protein producer, the life history of this species was studied.
One species, eudrilus eugeniae kinberg, 1867, is widely distributed around the warmer parts of the world and historically cultured as the african nightcrawler. The aim of the study was to find out the effect of aqueous earthworm extracts body wall extract, gut extract and coelomic fluid of the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae on selected soilborne plant pathogens using simple laboratory techniques. Earthworms emit denitrificationderived nitrous oxide and fermentationderived molecular hydrogen. Vermicomposting, the conversion of organic waste into vermicompost, is mediated by the combined action of earthworms and microorganisms. Eudrilus eugeniae is an earthworm species indigenous in africa but it has been bred extensively in the usa, canada, europe and asia for the fish bait market, where it is commonly called the african night crawler. Emission of methane by eudrilus eugeniae and other earthworms. Coelomic fluid from eudrilus eugeniae was extracted by cold shock treatment. Ejidereonwu department of cell biology a nd genetics, faculty of. Lifecycle of the african nightcrawler, eudrilus eugeniae.
Decomposed by eudrilus eugeniae and eisenia fetida 9783847373377. Btex in contaminated soil and tissues of earthworms. Quantitative observations were made of the cocoons at 25 c in different substrates. African nightcrawler earthworm, eudrilus eugeniae bioone. Bhk21 cells were cultured according to standard cell culture method. They found that earthworm biomass production was temperature dependent, maximum production being attained at the. In the present study the eudrilus eugeniae were grown in cow dung and their life cycle were studied in different days of intervals like 15, 30,45 and 60 days. Emission of methane by eudrilus eugeniae and other. The study was initiated and reproductive efficiency of vermicomposting worms to see the growth, reproductive biology and life cycle of the vermicomposting earthworms eisenia fetida and eudrilus eugeniae at the lab department of soil science during 15 february to 10 june 2018.
I know this because it has several authors and it is a scientific journal. Histopathological and biochemical alterations in eudrilus. The present study demonstrated that the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae, obtained in brazil, emitted methane. Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are toxic compounds which are major components of petroleum products. African night crawler the anc eudrilus eugeniae african night crawlers are native the warm regions of west africa, but now vermicomposters in tropic and sub tropic climates all over the world are using them as composting and bait worms. Eudrilus eugeniae and perionyx excavatus is the other commonly used worm. Coelomocytes, the immune cells present in the coelomic fluid of eudrilus eugeniae were isolated using electric, cold and heat shocks in two different media, phosphate buffer saline pbs and hanks balanced salt solution hbss for demonstrating the ideal treatment for isolation of invertebrate cells and for their further multiplication in the given media. Determination of cocoon production rate, hatching success, number of hatchling and growth of eisenia fetida and. Biomanagement of municipal sludge using epigenic earthworms eudrilus eugeniae and eisenia fetida. Influence of temperature on growth and reproduction of.
However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Eisenia fetida red worms, eudrilus eugeniae african night crawler. The gc directory of suggested organic products, vendors and resources references and info provided by the good folks who visit the organic thread. Earthworms so called ecological engineers are the sources of food, medicine and so on. This interesting and attractive alternative to regular composting turns organic waste into a substrate that can be used as a soil amendment and as a growing medium for use in horticulture. Every year huge amount of cocoa theobroma cacao shell is discarded as waste in chocolate industry. Biology of eudrilus eugeniae in cattle waste 343 coons which were removed and counted. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. The earthworm eudrilus eugeniae is segmented worm which have the remarkable ability of regeneration. Pdf environmental influence of soil toward effective. Aug 08, 2019 the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae is segmented worm which have the remarkable ability of regeneration. Vermicomposting of banana agrowaste using an epigeic. Different doses of dap were mixed with soil and the mortality of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae were recorded. The male pores of eudrilids are in segment 17, as is also typical of ocnerodrilidae.
Earthworms contribute to the breakdown of organic materials and improve soil structure. Soil is not required in vermicomposting as the organic matter acts as. The biology and population dynamics of eudrilus eugeniae. This study was aimed at identifying histopathological alterations and changes in antioxidants defense systems in eudrilus eugeniae earthworm that can be used as good battery of biomarkers for early detection of pollution associated with hydrocarbons.
It is the resourceful technique to renovate the vegetable market waste biological. Answer one or more questions on right by clicking checkboxes. Biomanagement of municipal sludge using epigenic earthworms. Preliminary evaluation of the larvicidal efficacy of coelomic. The clitellum is on 14th to 18th segments, a pair of female pores on the 14th segment and a pair of male pores at the joint of the 17th and 18thsegment. Report on the chaetognatha collected by the united states fisheries steamer albatross during the philippine expedition, 19071910. Eudrilus eugeniae is an epigeic earthworm of african origin. The bbiology aand ppopulation ddynamics oof eudrilus eugeniae. Certain species of fungi saksenae vasiformis, mucor plumbeus, cladosporium carrionii, c. A laboratory study on the bioremediation of diesel contaminated soil with the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae kingberg was conducted. Earthworms could be used to extract toxic heavy metals, including cadmium and lead, from solid waste from domestic refuse collection and waste from vegetable and flower markets, according to. They are perionyx excavatus indian blueworm, eisenia fetida red worms, eudrilus eugeniae african night crawler. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of discover life basic steps.
The fungi and bacteria were analysed in the gut of eudrilus eugeniae, from different feed substrates like dry leaves, plastic waste, kitchen waste and waste paper. In the present study the eudrilus eugeniae were grown in cow dung and their life cycle were studied in different days. Us national museum bulletin 100, volume 1, part 4 michael, ellis, l. The temperature requirements of the epigeic earthworm species.
Summaryalthough various authors have contributed to our knowledge of the biology of eudrilus eugeniae some basic facts about the life cycle and reproduction. Earthworm populations predominantly hyperiodrilus africanus and eudrilus eugeniae were sampled monthly for 1 yr during 1994 and 1995 in natural regrowth vegetation fallow. The eudrilidae are a family of earthworms, mostly of africa. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Comparative study on the biology of eudrilus eugeniae. Honey has an antiseptic and antibacterial property.
The present study is to investigate the efficiency of biocomposted cocoa shell waste and its impact on the vegetative and yield characters of cowpea vignaunguiculata l. The aim of this work was to investigate the potential of bananaagro waste dried leaves and pseudostem biomass mixed with cow dung into vermicompost using earthworm e. Studies on regeneration of central nervous system and social ability of the earthworm eudrilus eugeniae. Comparative studies on enzymatic levels of vegetable wastes. Samacheer kalvi 9th science solutions chapter 23 economic biology. The composting process involves the periodic wetting and daily turning of cow manure under aerated conditions.
Regeneration of earthworm populations in a degraded soil by. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Although various authors have contributed to our knowledge of the biology of eudrilus eugeniae some basic facts. Life cycle of vermicomposting earthworms eisenia fetida. Effect of pongamia leaf medium on growth of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae a. A south african journal that covers the taxonomy, systematics, biogeography, biology, ecology, conservation and palaeontology of afrotropical. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of the. Worm research of eudrilus eugeniae, extracts on certain. Reproduction of the african earthworm, eudrilus eugeniae.
African nightcrawler earthworm, eudrilus eugeniae researchgate. Original article, report by advances in environmental biology. Earthworm populations predominantly hyperiodrilus africanus and eudrilus eugeniae were sampled monthly for 1 yr during 1994 and 1995 in natural regrowth vegetation fallow dominated by the natural fallow shrub chromolaena odorata l. Influence of temperature on growth and reproduction of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae k. Bioremediation of heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons. The growth and reproduction of eudrilus eugeniae kinberg in cattle waste solids was studied by growing groups of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 small. Isolation and culturing of earthworm eudrilus eugeniae.
The growth and reproduction of eudrilus eugeniae kinberg in cattle waste solids was studied by growing groups of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 small earthworms in 100 g of waste in small containers in incubators at 15, 20, 25 and 30 c. Among the vast community of earthworms only very few species can be used for vermicompost production. Contributions to the biology of the philippine archipelago and adjacent regions. Biology and ecology of earthworm species used for vermicomposting. Morphological and histological studies on the vermicomposting indian earthworm eudrilus eugeniae 12t. The growth and reproduction of eudrilus eugeniae kinberg in cattle waste solids was studied by growing groups of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 small earthworms in 100 g of. Govindaraj 1department of zoology, maharani lakshmi ammanni college for women, malleswaram, bangalore 560012, india. Samacheer kalvi 9th science solutions chapter 23 economic. Eudrilus eugeniae, also called the african nightcrawler, is an earthworm species native to. Pdf morphometric studies in eudrilus eugeniae populations.
A study on life cycle of earth worm eudrilus eugeniea. Circadian rhythm in melatonin release as a mechanism to reinforce the temporal organization of the circadian system in crayfish. Eudrilus eugeniae, also called the african nightcrawler, is an earthworm species native to tropical west africa and now widespread in warm regions under vermicompost. Eudrilus eugeniae caused of destruction of soil flora fauna, have been fortunate to degrade wastes and turn them to fertilizer which is popularly termed as vermicomposting, thus acquired product is recognized as vermicomposting. The biology and population dynamics of eudrilus eugeniae kinberg. This reference focuses on innovative vermiculture technology that turns organic waste into a valueadded environmentally friendly products that can improve soil fertility and productivity on a large scale. Results of the anatomy study of eudrilus eugeniae showed that there are eight setae on each segment, arranging in four pairs of ventrolateral form. The experiment found that for 96 hours all the earthworms thrived at the dose 100 mgkg. Effect of cocoa shell biocompost to improve the growth. Pdf eudrilus eugeniae kinberg, 1867, an adaptable exemplar of an.
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