Darwin was right, in any given field, the spatial variability of earthworm communities in pastures isnt driven by measurable soil properties.
M. Hodson, R. Corstanje, D. Jones, J. Whitton, V. Burton, T. Sloane, P. Eggleton
This study shows that earthworm abundance in pastures is mainly influenced by local biological factors rather than soil properties, but national patterns correlate with environmental factors.
bioRxiv · Oct 26, 2020 · PreprintEcology