Significant differences were found between the forages for a number of biological
groups, as well as some seasonal differences; overall earthworm abundance and biomass was higher
within the white clover treatment, specifically anecic earthworms. Nematode functional groups were
found to differ, with greater numbers of fungal feeders in the clovers and chicory treatments, whilst the
herbivores had the greatest abundances in the two ryegrass treatments.