earthworm reproduction test

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10629

Procedure in which adult worms (\(Eisenia\) sp.) are exposed to a test substance mixed into the soil; number, weight and behaviour of the adult worms are studied after four weeks and the number of juveniles hatched is counted after a further four weeks.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 746 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)