Vermicarium (wormery) is an artificial safe home for worms, like earthworms. The structure of vermicarium is a kind of container having variable height, width and length with its top open for transferring worms, soil, water and other required material into this. To see the activities of worms at least one side of the container is kept transparent. Through the transparent wall of vermicarium one can see the activities of worms, their burrowing style and pattern, feeding style, underground movement, excretion, interaction etc. Since worms avoid light, the vermicarium needs to be kept either covered or at a dark place so that worms are not forced to hide and they can perform activities naturally.
With the help of vermicarium one can understand the habitat conditions of soil worms (e.g. earthworms), their behavior as well as can understand their role in maintenance of soil characteristics. The role of earthworms in different soil environments and in different seasons can also be understood. Through vermicarium we can see how efficiently and effectively earthworms play role in transforming the soil and maintain soil environment.
