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yes they do. but the fertilize it! Many gardeners use worms to fertilize their crops for better maintenance of their fruits and veggies.
P.S. Their "waste" is the fertilizing part. Hope this helps!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSoil contains organic matter such as rotting leaves, that earthworms can digest. An advantage to eating soil is that it is always available. It doesn't run away, it doesn't run out. So, it is a viable niche for earthworms.
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∙ 13y agono they eat dirt
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Will earthworms eat avacado?
earthworms will eat almost anything including dirt,fecesand many other quite disgusting i am quite sure the will avocado
Do earth worms eat fruits?
Eathworms do not eat fruit because fruit does nothave other bugs in it for them to eat. Earthworms do not eat other insects they eat dirt for its nutrients. they do eat fruit as well how do you think we get compost from it?
What do Gippsland's Giant Earthworms eat?
They don't eat dirt, like many people believe. All earthworms eat decaying plant and animal matter, and they usually swallow some soil with it. They soil, however, passes right through and exits as castings. The decaying matter is what earthworms actually need for nutrients and energy.
What do earth worms eat?
Earthworms eat organic roots, leaves and other animals. In one day, they can eat one third of their body weight.
Does the earthworm have an impact on the economy?
I would somewhat say yes, because earthworms live and fertilize the dirt. And dirt does affect the economy slightly. I mean, you do buy and sell dirt for lawns and gardens. And without earthworms, our dirt wouldn't be good for growing things in.
What will earthworms eat?
soil,dirt
Will earthworms eat avacado?
earthworms will eat almost anything including dirt,fecesand many other quite disgusting i am quite sure the will avocado
Do earthworms eat fruit?
No. They are named 'Earth worms' because they live in and eat earth, that is, dirt.
Are earthworms predator or prey?
Earthworms are prey. They eat only dirt, and no animals, so there's no way they could be a predator.no
What is the role of an earthworm in a food chain?
earthworms eat dirt and then get eaten by a bird
Do earthworms breathe in dirt?
yes earthworms do breath in dirt they do this through their skin as they have moist skin
How do earthworms hide from predators?
They dig very far down into the dirt so birds can't eat them.
Is it harmful for your dog to eat earthworms?
i am not sure but i am guessing that it would be because worms go though dirt and who knows whats in the dirt where the worms go.
What kind of dirt do earthworms live in?
soft mud/dirt
How can you tell if an earthworm has eaten soil?
Well... You can't. Earthworms have a tendency to eat dirt since they live in it. So practically, they eat dirt and they dispose it! If you cut open a worm, you would see mostly dirt because that's what's inside! They eat it... They dispose of it... They live it.
What kind of dirt do earthworms like?
Compost
What is the earthworms diet?
dirt and/or decaying things
