Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Not Evaluated
The common earthworm, or nightcrawler, burrows through soil, eating decaying plant material and leaving nutrient-rich castings. Earthworms surface after heavy rain to avoid waterlogged soil.
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