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Muscular structure in earthworms that grind soil?
It is gizzard. -Alangator
Is soil necessary for earthworms?
Yes, soil is essential for earthworms as they burrow through it to create tunnels and extract nutrients. Earthworms rely on soil for food, shelter, and protection. Without soil, earthworms would struggle to survive.
Why is earthworms good for the soil?
Because earthworms eat just about every other organism in the soil.
Why are earthworms needed for soil?
they fertilize the soil
What can earthworms cling to soil with?
Earthworms cling to soil using their setae, which are tiny bristles located on their body. These setae help the earthworms move through the soil by gripping and anchoring onto the soil particles. This allows the earthworms to burrow efficiently and navigate through their environment.
How do earth worms eat?
Earthworms do indeed have mouths. As they burrow through the soil, earthworms ingest the soil through their mouth- soil itself isn't very nutritious, but within the soil particles there are various microorganisms, bacteria and detritus that the earthworms are able to digest. Within the earthworm are two digestive structures that are used to process food: the crop (which is a food storage recepticle) and the gizzard (which is tough and muscular, and is used to grind up the soil particles). Food then passes through a short intestine (where absorption of the nutrients occurs), and out the anus.
How do earthworms aid in weathering?
The answer is that earthworms help to build soil and fertilize
Why cant earthworms live in water or soil that is saturated?
Earthworms require oxygen to breathe, and when soil is saturated with water, there is not enough air present for the earthworms to survive. The excess water limits the movement of air in the soil, causing oxygen levels to drop and suffocating the earthworms.
Why do you have earthworms?
Earthworms help decompose organic matter in compost heaps and in the soil.
How does oil affect earthworms?
Earthworms are an important part of the soil environment, and the growth of plants. Oil is deadly to earthworms.
In what layer of soil do earthworms live?
they live in rachin soil
Why do gardeners add earthworms to their soil?
they add fertility to the soil
