Which one of the following species of earthworm is not recommended for vermicomposting?

Perionyx excavatus

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Pheretima posthuma

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Eudrilus eugeneae

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Eisenia foetidae

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Solution

The correct option is A Pheretima posthuma
Vermicompost is prepared by the decomposition of the biodegradable waste by using earthworm. Pheretima posthuma is unable to convert the waste into the humus which is a nutrient-rich compound. So, it is not considered suitable for vermicomposting.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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