Earthworm
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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 Oligochaeta. In classical systems, they w
Eisenia foetida R.H.
A profile SEM image of Lumbricus terrestris setae, small bristle-like projections that facilitate movement by anchoring the earthworm in the soil.
Earthworm copulation
Earthworm cocoons from L. terrestris. Weigh approximately 28 mg each.
Eisenia fetida
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Eisenia fetida, known under various common names such as manure worm, redworm, brandling worm, panfish worm, trout worm, tiger worm, red wiggler worm, etc., is a species of earthworm adapted to decayi
Earthworm
…sperm and fertilize each other's ova. However, many earthworm species are parthenogenetic, in particular in the Lumbricidae family (e.g. the test worm Eisenia fetida). Depending on the species, an adult earthworm can be from 10 mm (0.39 in) long and 1 mm (0.039 in) wide to 3 m (9.8 ft) long and over 25 mm (0.98 in…
Redwiggler 1
Close-up of E. fetida with visible bristles
E. fetida copulating in a compost bin