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Earthworms are scavengers that feed on decomposing leaf and plant matter. They are a source of food for birds, rats and toads. Earthworms can live up to six years in the wild.National Geographic: Earthworm Profile
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Fast Facts
- Diet: HerbivoreNational Geographic: Earthworm Profile
- Scavengers
- Eat decomposing leaf and plant matterNational Geographic: Earthworm Profile
- Size: Up to 14 in (35 cm)National Geographic: Earthworm Profile
- Lifespan: Up to six yearsNational Geographic: Earthworm Profile
- Predators: Birds, rats and toadsNational Geographic: Earthworm Profile
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Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Annelida
- Class: Oligochaeta
- Order: Haplotaxida
- Type: InvertebrateNational Geographic: Earthworm Profile
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Earthworms and Agriculture
Earthworms are an important part of agriculture. They can also be introduced to compost piles to aid in the breaking down of organic materials. As they pass through soil and consume organic material, they aerate the earth and leave behind nutrient-rich droppings. -
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Are you serious? Earthworm Jim 3D for £15.99 on Steam... would anyone pay that much for the good Jim games at this point?
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Ok, how is it that earthworm jim is 20 bucks on steam. This is INSANITY!
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A species of earthworm in Australia grows up to 10 feet in length.
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@twazzzock I have an old Super Mario player out in the camper! lol Remember Earthworm Jim??
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An Earthworm's Life (Nature Upclose) - $6.95
Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: An Earthworm’s Life
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Earthworm Castings Plant Food - 5 Lbs. - $7.99
A little goes a long way! Mother Nature's Finest Worm Castings provides the essential NPK. Bio-humus provides organic matter (humate) which retains water, and the humic acid may enhance soil nutruent availability. It is fantastic!
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Insect Lore Earthworm Nursery - $24.99
You've never seen a nursery like this before! Hatch baby earthworms from real earthworm cocoons, then watch them dig and grow in the special multi-chambered greenhouse habitat. Release them safely into your yard to continue the lifecycle. T...
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View All Earthworm Questions (4) | Ask a Questioncan ordinary earthworms be used in composting? (3 Answers)Not very efficiently. They are burrowers, and prefer to stay in their borrows, which can reach 6 feet deep! The kinds used in composting in the wild would stay in ... read moreWhat is the difference between the structure of the heart of an earthworm and a cockroach ? (1 Answer)Hearts of earthworm are essentially large, while the cockroach heart has 13 chambers. -quote- "The hearts as well as some of the blood vessels of earthworm are all in front ... read moreWhy do your earthworm have to be native? Biologist please enlighten me? Do earthworms not all serve the same function? (1 Answer)Non-native species can carry diseases to which native species have no immunity. They can also lack natural enemies in their new habitat or simply outcompete their native competitors. Any of ... read more
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