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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Effect of PH on caudal regeneration of earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Authors
Ajit Wakale, Gargi Kulkarni
Abstract
The earthworms are very sensitive to the pH of
soil. The thin, moist cuticle which is permeable and the openings such as mouth
and dorsal pores make earthworms highly susceptible for changes in hydrogen ion
concentration (pH). The groups of earthworms, Eisenia fetida were
exposed to different pH concentrations like 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and
10.0 for caudal regeneration and their regenerating efficiency were 42.85%,
55.55%, 62.50%, 70.00%, 66.66%, 50.00% and 42.85% respectively and the control
group regenerating efficiency was 70.00% after 30 days. When worms exposed to
low and high pH, showed decreased rate of caudal regeneration as compared to
others.
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Pages:30-33
How to cite this article:
Ajit Wakale, Gargi Kulkarni "Effect of PH on caudal regeneration of earthworm, <i>Eisenia fetida</i>". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 30-33
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