- Earthworms improve soil structure by burrowing (aeration and drainage). - They enhance soil fertility by digesting organic matter and producing nutrient- rich castings. - Their activities mimic the effects of ploughing on the soil.
Which among the following animal is called as – “Ploughers of the soil”?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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