The reading passage titled is a common text found in IELTS academic practice materials. It details a fascinating environmental project in the UK where earthworms were used to restore contaminated land.
Using earthworms to turn organic waste into compost. Contaminants: Polluting substances.
The true innovation came from introducing approximately —specifically garden lobworms ( Lubricus terrestrial ) and black-headed worms ( Aporrectodea long )—to accelerate the soil regeneration process. These specially raised hermaphrodites work continuously over 5-10 years, creating soil structure capable of sustaining long-term plant growth.
