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- Earthworm - Wikipedia
An earthworm is a soil -dwelling terrestrial invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Annelida The term is the common name for the largest members of the class (or subclass, depending on the author) Oligochaeta
- Earthworm - National Geographic Kids
Earthworms' bodies are made up of ring-like segments called annuli These segments are covered in setae, or small bristles, which the worm uses to move and burrow Although native to Europe,
- Earthworm | Annelid, Burrowing Soil Fertility | Britannica
Earthworm, any one of more than 1,800 species of terrestrial worms of the class Oligochaeta (phylum Annelida)—in particular, members of the genus Lumbricus Seventeen native species and 13 introduced species (from Europe) occur in the eastern United States, L terrestris being the most common
- Earthworms - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner
Earthworms help to fertilise the soil by bringing nutrients closer to the surface Earthworms are widespread in Britain and Europe They have been introduced to most parts of the world They live in soil at depths of up to 2 metres and feed on decaying organic matter in the soil
- Earthworms - University of Pennsylvania
Earthworms are more than just fish bait They are the main contributors to enriching and improving soil for plants, animals and even humans Earthworms create tunnels in the soil by burrowing, which aerates the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to reach deep within the soil
- Earthworms - National Wildlife Federation
Earthworms are harmless, often beneficial residents of the soil Earthworms breakdown dead and decaying organic matter into rich humus soil, thereby supporting plant growth They also dig tiny channels and make holes that aerate soil and improve drainage Earthworms don’t have lungs; they breathe through their skin
- Earthworm - Extension at the University of Minnesota
Earthworms are divided into three main groups by where they live within the soil: leaf litter dwellers, soil dwellers and deep burrowers Leaf litter dwellers are reddish-brown, small and usually less than 3 inches long when mature Soil dwellers live in the top 20 inches of soil
- Earthworm Animal Facts - Lumbricina - A-Z Animals
There are about 180 species of earthworm in the United States and Canada, and about 60 of them are invasive You can check out more incredible facts about earthworms at this link
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