Perionyx excavatus
| Perionyx excavatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Annelida |
| Class: | Clitellata |
| Subclass: | Oligochaeta |
| Order: | Haplotaxida |
| Family: | Megascolecidae |
| Genus: | Perionyx |
| Species: | P. excavatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Perionyx excavatus | |
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 Perionyx genus. It may have its origins in the Himalayan mountains. This species is suited for vermicomposting in tropical and subtropical regions.
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