ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Earthworm burrows
;
X-ray computed tomography
;
three-dimensional visualization
;
Allolobophora caliginosa
;
Octolasium cyaneum
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Geosciences
,
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Earthworm burrows of endogeic species (Allolobophora caliginosa, Octolasium cyaneum) in artificially packed soil columns were examined using X-ray computed tomography. By means of digital image processing, it was possible to reconstruct and visualize the burrow system in three dimensions. The reconstruction revealed morphological features of the burrows which were not obvious from two-dimensional section images.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00336369
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