Non-Native Earthworms Invade Forest Soils in Northern Maine, USA
Non-native earthworms can cause abrupt changes in forest ecosystems by altering soil properties and depleting or redistributing soil carbon (C) stocks. The forests of Northern Maine are often perceived as having winters that are too harsh to support earthworm populations and that earthworms are rest...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/1/80 |