Table 2 Morphological characteristics of earthworm populations collected
Sl no | Name of the species | Body length(mm) | Clitellum position | Clitellum length (mm) | Average body weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Eisenia fetida | 65–70 | 13–20 | 2.10–3.30 | 0.5 |
2 | Eudrilus eugeniae | 70–130 | 13–20 | 2.50–5.00 | 0.7 |
3 | Lampito mauritii | 120–160 | 13–20 | 4.20–6.00 | 1.2 |
4 | Octochaetona serrate | 100–140 | 13–20 | 2.70–4.60 | 0.8 |
5 | Octochaetona surensis | 65–80 | 13–20 | 2.10–3.20 | 0.7 |
6 | Perionyx excavates | 100–120 | 13–20 | 2.30–5.20 | 0.6 |
7 | Perionyx gravely | 110–120 | 13–20 | 2.40–5.50 | 0.8 |
8 | Pheretima alexandri | 120–150 | 13–20 | 3.50–5.70 | 0.6 |
9 | Pontodrilus bermudensis | 80–130 | 13–20 | 3.10–4.50 | 1.1 |
10 | Pontoscolex corethrurus | 90–130 | 13–20 | 2.40–4.80 | 0.7 |