Difference between Earthworm and Compost worm
No. |
Earthworm |
Compost worm |
1. | Worm which live underground and have segmented body is referred as earthworm. | Worms which refer to live near the surface and have segmented body is referred as compost worm. |
2. | Earthworms are reddish brown in colour. | Compost worms are Reddish purple in colour. |
3. | Earthworms are like segmented worms. | Compost worms are like red wiggler worms (like earthworms). |
4. | Length of the earthworm is about ¼ to 6 inches. | Length of the compost worm is about 2 to 3 inches. |
5. | Speed of reproduction in earthworm is slow. | Speed of reproduction in compost worm is high. |
6. | Earthworm lives in the soil, are essential in aerating, draining the soil and burying organic matter | Compost worm are useful in composting food scraps, other organic material and as fishing baits. |
7. | Earthworm is not suitable for bin vermicomposting system. | Compost worms are suitable for bin vermicomposting system. |
8. | Earthworms are burrowers. Hence they carry food material into the soil. | Compost worms are surface dwellers. Hence, they carry food material on to the soil. |