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.
