# The effects of earthworm species on organic matter transformations and soil microbial communities are only partially related to their bioturbation activity

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 16 |
| Journal | Soil Biology and Biochemistry |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.soilbio.2024.109606 |
| Corresponding authors | Gwenaëlle Lashermes |
| Institution | Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/invertebrate-taxonomy-and-ecology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.soilbio.2024.109606](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2024.109606)

## Topics

earthworm species effects · Bioturbation · organic matter transformations · soil microbial community composition

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