A new megascolecid earthworm from Michigan with notes on its biology

TitleA new megascolecid earthworm from Michigan with notes on its biology
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1958
AuthorsMurchie WR
JournalThe Ohio Academy of Science
Volume58
Pagination270-272
KeywordsSPECIES
Abstract

Re-examination of specimens assigned by the writer (1956) to the species Diplocardia singularis (Ude) has shown that the Michigan form should be considered a distinct species. This oligochaete was collected from: (1) Section 8, Waterloo Township, Jackson County; (2) Section 12, Dexter Township, Washtenaw County; and (3) Section 20, Putnam Township (E. S. George Reserve), Livingston County. The Washtenaw County specimens were used in describing this species, named in honor of Professor H. R. Eggleston, Marietta, Ohio.