Multiple choice

Which of the following species of earthworm is used in vermicomposting?

  1. Lumbricus terrestres

  2. Eisenia fetida

  3. Arctiostrotus vancouverensis

  4. Aporrectodea limicola
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eisenia fetida, commonly called the red wiggler or manure worm, is the standard species used in vermicomposting due to its rapid reproduction rate, efficient organic matter processing, and tolerance to the composting environment.

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