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Earthworms eat the soil, and excrete what they don't digest - leaving tiny piles of 'worm-poop' in the soil. This breaks down and adds to the general composition of the soil.
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Will the earth worm live without soil?
no
How can you find out if an earth worm eats soil or not?
By its cast or waste product. The cast can tell what the worm has been eating.
How are earthworms and roundworms body cavities different?
an earth worm lives in the soft, damp soil underground digging tunnels like a mole. roundworms are parasites that live inside your body and can kill you
Do earth worm drink?
No, Earthworms do not drink liquids, they gain the nutrition that's normally found in liquids from soil and other natural sources they EAT.
Why do earthworms bring piles of soil to the surface?
The piles of soil are the worm casts, (faeces) which the worm excretes after feeding. These may be pushed to the surface as the worm clears out his tunnel or deposited on the surface as the earthworm feeds above ground. As the worm will not venture far from its burrow it might explain as why they are situated around the opening of the hole.
Is a earth worm a detritivore?
Yes, an earth worm is a Detritivore. It dwells in the soil and feeds on detritus such as soil with an organic component.
Will the earth worm live without soil?
no
What is AĆÆn Errich's population?
Aïn Errich's population is 10,548.
Which organism is more successful in a grass community?
The earth worm is the most successfull in the grass community because the worm needs to survive by living in the earth or soil. The common earth worm needs soil to survive its life time.
How do a earth worm have baby?
Earthworms lay eggs in the soil.
How does the golden mole get water?
mostly through an earth worm and some rani dripping through the soil mostly through an earth worm and some rani dripping through the soil
When was Errich Petersen born?
Errich Petersen was born on May 23, 1978, in Texas, USA.
What is a erth worm?
It's a fairly small brownish worm that lives in the earth. They eat the soil under us to poop it out and make good new soil (eww)
What kind of environment do earth worm prefer?
Damp and dark, soil to burrow in aswell
What does a worm do for soil?
the worm stirs up the soil to moisture it
How can you find out if an earth worm eats soil or not?
By its cast or waste product. The cast can tell what the worm has been eating.
Is a type of segemented worm that lives in the soil?
yes i only now 1 though. earth worms
