Perionyx excavatus

Perionyx excavatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Clade: Pleistoannelida
Clade: Sedentaria
Class: Clitellata
Order: Opisthopora
Family: Megascolecidae
Genus: Perionyx
Species:
P. excavatus
Binomial name
Perionyx excavatus
Perrier, 1872

Perionyx excavatus is a commercially produced earthworm. Popular names for this species include composting worms, blues, or Indian blues. This species is marketed for its ability to create fine worm castings quickly. It has recently become more popular in North America for composting purposes.

This species belongs to the genus Perionyx. It may have its origins in the Himalayan mountains. It is considered native to tropical East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.[1]

This species is suited for vermicomposting in tropical and subtropical regions.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Perionyx excavatus Perrier, 1872". www.gbif.org.
  2. ^ Blakemore (2000) http://www.annelida.net/earthworm/Vermillennium%202000/Vermicology%20I.pdf