Erin K. Cameron

Resurvey of boreal earthworm communities in southern and northern Finland

The paper resurveys earthworm communities in Finland to assess changes in diversity and abundance over 10 years, finding a decline in abundance and shifts in species composition linked to climate change and land use.

A systematic map of soil invertebrate biodiversity in Canada: Identifying spatial and taxonomic knowledge gaps

This study maps soil invertebrate biodiversity knowledge in Canada, identifying spatial and taxonomic gaps and highlighting underrepresented regions and taxa related to climate change.

Systematic evidence map of research on life-history traits in native and introduced earthworms

This study maps research on life-history traits of native and introduced earthworms, finding that introduced species are more studied and research focuses on a few model species and specific environmental factors.

The applicability of Regional Red List assessments for soil invertebrates: First assessment of five native earthworm species in Canada

The paper assesses the conservation status of five Canadian earthworm species using the IUCN Regional Red Listing protocol, finding one as Vulnerable, two as non-threatened, and two as Data Deficient.

Invasive adult jumping worms in Atlantic Canada are chill-susceptible

This study examines the cold tolerance of invasive jumping worms in Atlantic Canada, finding they are susceptible to mild low temperatures and do not acclimate effectively.

A can of worms: estimating the global number of earthworm species

The paper estimates the global number of earthworm species using the Joppa model, suggesting around 30,000 species with current descriptions representing only 20%.