Macrofauna Observation

Macrofauna observation focuses on visible soil fauna, including earthworms and other larger organisms that can be collected, observed, counted, or imaged.

Item Description
What it is A field-based biological observation method, potentially supported by image capture.
Main purpose To provide a practical biodiversity and biological-condition signal.
Where used Field
Typical users Researchers, field teams, advanced advisory or participatory users
Typical outputs Counts, group presence, images, and biodiversity-related interpretation

Main target variables

  • earthworm abundance,
  • visible macrofauna groups,
  • image-based specimen records,
  • and broader biological field observations.

Descriptor groups supported

  • biodiversity,
  • biological functioning,
  • and support for ecological soil-health interpretation.