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Usefulness of earthworm​

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Earthworms have the ability to eat and mix large amount of soil and organic matter and deposit it in the form of casts. They also enhance incorporation and decomposition of organic matter, increase soil aggregate stability, improve porosity and water infiltration, and increase microbial activity.

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Answer:By their activity in the soil, earthworms offer many benefits: increased nutrient availability, better drainage, and a more stable soil structure, all of which help improve farm productivity. Worms feed on plant debris (dead roots, leaves, grasses, manure) and soil. ... Nitrogen in the casts is readily available to plants.

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