Earthworm resources of Benghazi, Libya.

ABSTRACT

This study presents the first survey of earthworm species (Oligochaeta) from Benghazi, a Mediterranean coastal city in Libya. A total of three peregrine species were recorded Allolobophora caliginosa trapezoides, Allolobophora rosea (Family Lumbricidae), Microscolex dubius (Family Microscolecidae). Their distribution and density in six habitats (vegetable garden, flower garden, green house, farmland, grassland, plain barren landscape) are discussed in relation to some of the physico-chemical parameters and composition of the soil.