Definition of «earthworm»

An earthworm is a type of invertebrate animal that lives in soil and has a long, soft body. They are part of the annelid family which also includes other creatures such as leeches and segmented worms. Earthworms play an important role in breaking down organic matter in the soil, aerating it by creating tunnels and improving its fertility through their castings (excrement). They are commonly found in gardens, forests, grasslands, and other natural habitats around the world.

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Earthworms are essential for healthy soil because they improve its structure by burrowing through it.
The biology teacher explained that the earthworm is an annelid, a type of segmented worm.
During our nature hike, we came across a large earthworm wriggling on the ground after the rain.
The gardener uses earthworm compost to enrich the soil and provide nutrients for plants.
Charles Darwin conducted extensive studies on earthworms and even wrote a book about their important role in soil formation.

Sentences with «earthworm»

However we do see the return of Earthworm Jim in HD which has to be the highlight for us. (ps3attitude.com)
Guinea Pig Parkour is one such example, and takes inspiration from the likes of Earthworm Jim, letting its rotund protagonist hop, flip and roll his way across colorful levels. (allgamers.com)
The biomass of earthworms in the organic system in the Swiss DOC long - term trial was 30 to 40 percent higher than in the conventional system, the number of individuals even 50 to 80 percent higher44. (fao.org)
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Definition of «earthworm»

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