Earthworm - Wikipedia
WEBAn 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.
14 Earthworm Facts That Will Blow Your Mind - Fact Animal
WEB1. The largest worm was 21 feet long. In 1967, a colossal earthworm was found in South Africa that measured 21 ft (6.7m) long. This impressive find has blown the UK record of 15.7 inches (40cm) out of the water, but the latter, named Dave, has been immortalised in the museum database, making it possibly the largest worm called Dave in the world. 1.
Earthworm | Annelid, Burrowing & Soil Fertility | Britannica
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · 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.
Earthworm - National Geographic Kids
WEBEarthworm. Although native to Europe, earthworms are found throughout North America and western Asia. Common Name: Common Earthworm. Scientific Name: Lumbricus terrestris. Type:...
Earthworm | National Geographic
WEBAnimals. Photo Ark. Common Earthworm. Photographs by Joel Sartore. Common Name: Common Earthworm. Scientific Name: Lumbricus terrestris. Type: Invertebrates. Diet: Herbivore. Average Life Span...
Earthworms - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
WEBEarthworms. Image Source. EarthWorms (Lumbricus terrestris) Earth Worm Characteristics. Earthworms are made up of many small segments known as ‘annuli’. These annuli are ridged and covered in minute hairs that grip the soil allowing the worm to move as it contracts its muscles.
Earthworm: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
WEBHabitat and Distribution. Earthworms are found in a wide range of habitats, from gardens and forests to grasslands and agricultural land. They prefer moist, dark environments and are predominantly soil-dwellers, although some species can be found in tree canopies or under rocks and fallen logs.
Earthworms | National Wildlife Federation
WEBDescription. 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.
All about earthworms - Welcome Wildlife
WEBJan 18, 2015 · Earthworms are animals in the phylum Annelida, along with leeches. The name comes from the Latin anellus for “little ring,” a reference to the many segments of their bodies. Today about 2,700 species are known to exist, and they’re found on every continent except Antarctica.
Amazing Facts about Earthworms or Worms - OneKindPlanet
WEBAnimal A-Z. Earthworms are hermaphrodites. Each has both male and female sex organs, but they cannot fertilize themselves. Earthworms spend most of their lives underground, creating complex burrow networks. They make an essential contribution to soil fertility and are therefore very important in gardens and of farm land.
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