Original article
English
Nair GA, El-Mariami MA, Briones MJ, Filogh AM, Youssef AK.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Garyoounis, Post Box 9480, Benghazi, Libya. gachuthannair@yahoo.com
J Environ Biol. 2005 Apr;26(2):175-8.
Abstract
This study presents the first survey of earthworm species (Oligochaeta) from Benghazi, a Mediterranean coastal city in Libya. A total of three peregrine species were recorded: Allolobophora caliginosa trapezoides, Allolobophora rosea (Family: Lumbricidae), Microscolex dubius (Family: Microscolecidae). Their distribution and density in six habitats (vegetable garden, flower garden, green house, farmland, grassland, plain barren landscape) are discussed in relation to some of the physico-chemical parameters and composition of the soil.
Keywords: Benghazi, Earthworm species, Habitats, Soil factors.
Link/DOI: http://www.geocities.com/j_environ_biol/abstracts/April2005/abstract_3.html