Earthworms as Bioindicators
Abstract
Earthworms are widely recognized for their role in soil health, but they also serve as valuable bioindicators for monitoring environmental conditions, particularly soil quality and contamination. Bioindicators are organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem by responding to changes in environmental conditions. Earthworms are key bioindicators of soil health, sensitive to pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
Leech Biology and Applications
Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation
Publication details
- Pages
- 164–166
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter