wormcast
Earthworm's digestive output
A wormcast is the small mound of soil or mud expelled by an earthworm after passing through its digestive system.
These coiled or granular deposits appear on lawns, gardens, and fishing grounds, marking where worms have been active beneath the surface: The lawn was dotted with fresh wormcasts after the rain.
Shaped molten material
- burrowingDigging to create shelter
- segmentedDivided into sections
- invertebrateAnimal sans backbone
- detritivoreEats dead organic material
aeration · earthmover · nightcrawler · redworm · cocoon · setae · mucus · tunneling
Life-sustaining substance
- organicFrom living matter
- amendmentChange to official text
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
potassium · micronutrients · humus · compost · topdressing · slow-release · pellets · granules
Nutrient-rich surface earth
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- loamFertile soil mixture
- textureSurface tactile quality
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
aggregates · porosity · permeability · microorganisms · crumb · friable · mounds · surface
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- feedstockUnprocessed manufacturing input
harvesting · tea · leachate · ecofriendly · sustainability · recycling · microbes · moisture
castings
Shaped molten material
- burrowingDigging to create shelter
- segmentedDivided into sections
- invertebrateAnimal sans backbone
detritivore · aeration · earthmover · nightcrawler · redworm · cocoon · setae · mucus · tunneling
nutrient
Life-sustaining substance
phosphorus · potassium · micronutrients · humus · compost · topdressing · slow-release · pellets · granules · application
topsoil
Nutrient-rich surface earth
structure · aggregates · porosity · permeability · microorganisms · crumb · friable · mounds · surface · deposits
composting
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
feedstock · harvesting · tea · leachate · ecofriendly · sustainability · recycling · microbes · moisture
wormcastchemical fertilizer
Manufactured nutrient for plants
synthetic fertilizer · pollutant · toxin · pesticide residue