to moisturize its body
No
it kills them
The earthworms want to get away from the soil because they will drown if they dont.
in the cold November rain
Earthworms surface after rain because the moisture softens the soil, making it easier for them to move around and breathe. They come to the surface to avoid drowning in waterlogged soil and to search for food.
Yes, they do. If you go fishing, use earthworms as bait.
Earthworms come up to the surface during rain because the ground is saturated with water. If they stay underground, they will drown.
Earthworms come to the surface during rain to avoid drowning in waterlogged soil. They rely on their moist skin to breathe, so they surface to prevent suffocation. This behavior allows them to access food and mate while staying safe from excess water.
My experience shows that raccoons love the rain and love to play in the rain and mud. Rain also brings a lot of earthworms and grubs to the surface and these are some preferred foods of raccoons.
Spontaneous generation suggests that the earthworms fell from the sky
Earthworms are often found on the ground just after a rainstorm has passed through the area.
No, earthworms do not go through metamorphosis. They hatch from eggs as small versions of adult worms and grow in size as they mature.