abstract:The Naididae (formerly known as Tubificidae) are a family of clitellate oligochaete worms like the sludge worm, Tubifex tubifex. They are key components of the benthic communities of many freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Domesticsludge reduction researchusingmicro-stageanimals are mainlyfocusedonoligochaetesworms, such as Naididae, Aeolosma hemprichii, Tubificidae and otherlargesize metazoanes.