Rôles et caractéristiques morphologiques du ver de terre Eudrilus eugeniae (synthèse bibliographique)

Abstract

Roles and morphological characteristics of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. A review. Introduction. Eudrilus eugeniae is an aboveground African worm mainly found in tropical and subtropical countries and is used in the process of vermiculture and vermicomposting. Literature. The development of the production of this earthworm species requires a deepening knowledge of the species. This review aimed to facilitate the agricultural recovery of the worm in Gabon and improve the current knowledge on E. eugeniae. Finally, the development of a specific identification key for E. eugeniae is recommended. Conclusions. Further investigation regarding the geographical distribution of this worm in the equatorial zone, where it was recently described, must also be considered. This review of the available knowledge on the earthworm E. eugeniae should facilitate its use and its valorization in countries such as Gabon, where knowledge of this worm is recent.

Keywords

• Eudrilus
• vermicomposting
• morphology
• vermiculture
• Gabon