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Earthworms come out at night because:
- Their skin burns in the daylight
- They are nocturnal
- Their predators come out during the day
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Why are do earthworms come out at night?
they use light and touch sensitivity organs
Do earthworms mate for life?
Earthworms do not mate for life. Mating of earthworms usually happen at night and on the surface. The process of copulation is separate from reproduction.
Why do earthworms come up to the surface when it is raining?
Earthworms come up to the surface during rain because the ground is saturated with water. If they stay underground, they will drown.
How come Earthworms dont shed their skin like other Insects?
Earthworms are not insects. (Not all insects shed their skin.)
Give an example of a segmented worm?
earthworms are segmented worms (night crawlers)
Why are earthworms considered the most complex of all worms?
Because you touch yourself at night
How do earthworms know it's night time?
They can detect light(and tend to move away from it)
How can you tell if a night crawler is a girl or a boy?
Earthworms (night crawlers) are hermaphrodites, having both male and female reproductive organs.
Is it true that earthworms only come to the surface when their holes are filled with water?
No
How did earthworms get to Illinois?
The only native earthworms in Illinois are red worm Eisenia fetida and the nightcrawler Lumbricus terrestris. Other earthworms have come from Europe in soil samples, food supplies, other ship cargo.
What are earthworms good at?
They are good at digging holes so more water and air can come through.
What animals do badgers prey on?
Most adult badgers love eating earthworms and eat several hundred of them every night
