Common Earthworm / Gujavica
Lumbricus terrestris
45.8367, 15.9724
Field Notes
Description:
It is a large, reddish worm. Through much of Europe, it is the largest naturally occurring species of earthworm, typically reaching 20 - 25 cm in length when extended (though in parts of southern Europe, the native species are much larger). It has an unusual habit of copulating on the surface at night, which makes it more visible than most other earthworms.
Habitat:
It is native to Europe, but now also widely distributed elsewhere around the world (along with several other lumbricids) due to human introductions. In some areas where it has been introduced, some people consider it to be a serious pest species since it is outcompeting native worms.
Notes:
Other names: lob worm, nightcrawler, vitalis, dew worm, "Grandaddy Earthworm", kišna glista
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Lumbricus terrestris
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PublishedApril 11, 2013
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