Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 32() 1989
Notes on the earthworms (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) from central west Macedonia
Abstract:
The earthworms of the mountainous mass of the N. W. region of Pella province and the Eastern region of Kozani and Fiorina provinces have been studied. The presence of Allolobophora minuscola is interesting, as our previous work has shown that this species is rare in the North Greek oligochaetofauna. In addition, the subspecies Helodrilus antipai tuberculatus is widespread although the typical form is rare in th is region. Soil pH ranged from 4.9 to 6.9, and the number of individuals decreased significantly with increasing pH. Increased sand content of the soil was significantly related to increased number of species. Other relationships, including number of individuals and species with soil organic matter, were not significant.
