Kannan Vaithianathan & Ayusmita Naik

Earthworms are often ignored, but yet they are fundamental to life on Earth. Well! Earthworms are among the most crucial creatures that maintain the health of soil and support our ecosystems. Charles Darwin referred to them as the “ploughmen of the earth,” as they work tirelessly below the surface, and ensure that the soil remains rich and fertile for plant and animal life. Similarly, they are often considered as “ecosystem engineers” also in soil ecosystems because of their important functions, maintaining favourable soil structure, primarily through the enhancement of physical attributes such as water infiltration, moisture retention, and erosion resistance…read more on NOPR