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
14 Earthworm Facts That Will Blow Your Mind - Fact Animal The earthworm is one of the most important creatures on earth and one that engineers the very foundations of the ecology we live in They’re slimy, wriggly, subterranean critters, but they do more for us than we realise!
Earthworm Animal Facts - Lumbricina - A-Z Animals What is an earthworm? It is an invertebrate animal that is a member of the Annelida phylum and the Opisthopora order Its anatomy is the familiar, slimy segmented tube
All about earthworms - Welcome Wildlife 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
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
Earthworm | National Geographic Kids Earthworms are vital to soil health and to plants growing in it because they transport nutrients and minerals from below to the surface via their waste An earthworm can eat up to a third of
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 - Penn State Extension Earthworms are among the most visible of soil organisms and have received considerable attention They play a pivotal role in maintaining the productivity of our soils This makes understanding these lowly animals and finding ways to make them thrive very important
Earthworm | National Geographic Learn all you wanted to know about common earthworms with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic
Earthworms - National Wildlife Federation 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 They also lack eyes, so instead use receptors in their skin to sense light and touch