Question

Earthworms subsidize to the burial of wastes?

(a) True

(b) False

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This intriguing question originated from Aerobic Treatment of Solid Wastes topic in portion Biotechnology for Solid Waste Management of Environmental Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

To explain: In Vermicomposting, the wastes is spread over the soil surface which can be directly acted upon by the Earthworms, which can contribute to the burying of the wastes by degrading the organic wastes present in the wastes which are found in the soil surface. They can eventually lead to the decomposition of the wastes in the soil.