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Nightcrawler

Lumbricus terrestris

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

This worm is reddish at the forward end transitioning to tan to cream color at the tail. This species has a collar like segment near the end of the forward third of the body. Adults range in size from a half to three-forths oh an inch.

Habitat:

moist soil, compost piles, and soils with good amounts of vegetable matter.

Notes:

This worm is also known as a Dew Worm and is very important for soil aeration in the soil.

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Lumbricus terrestris

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