The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms

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The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms is a scientific book by Charles Darwin that examines how earthworms shape soil structure and fertility through their biological activity.


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instanceOf non-fiction book
scientific book
work of science
author Charles Darwin
Charles Robert Darwin
chronologicallyAfter The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
contains case studies of archaeological sites
experimental observations
long-term field studies
quantitative measurements
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
DarwinWorkNumber one of Darwin's last books
fieldOfStudy biology
ecology
geology
soil science
focusesOn casting of soil by earthworms
decomposition of organic matter by worms
earthworm burrowing activity
effects of worms on soil fertility
effects of worms on soil structure
mixing of soil layers by worms
role of earthworms in soil formation
genre natural history
scientific literature
hasForm digital text
printed book
hasFullTitle The Formation of Vegetable Mould, through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits
impact contributed to understanding of ecosystem engineering by animals
influenced later soil science
notableFor detailed study of earthworm behavior
early work in soil ecology
popularizing the importance of earthworms
originalLanguage English
pages over 300 pages
partOf Charles Darwin bibliography
placeOfPublication London
publicationCentury 19th century
publicationYear 1881
publisher John Murray
subject agriculture
bioturbation
decomposition
earthworms
ecology
geology
plant nutrition
soil fertility
soil formation

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The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms ("The Formation of Vegetable Mould, through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits")
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Charles Darwin's later scientific works
includesWork
Charles Darwin
notableWork
The Power of Movement in Plants
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