How do earthworms breed?

Answer 1

After two earthworms have mated, the clitellum secretes the cocoon which forms a ring around the worm. The worm then backs out of the ring, and as it does so, injects its own eggs and the other worm's sperm into it. As the worm slips out, the ends of the cocoon seal to form a vaguely lemon-shaped incubator or cocoon in which the embryonic worms develop

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Answer 2

Earthworms have both male and female reproductive organs, meaning they have egg cells so they can make a baby, But they also have sperm cells. Earthworms "trade" or give their sperm cells to one another and because they have egg cells they can fertilize the egg and have a baby.

Answer 3

They reproduce sexually, even though they contain both sperm and eggs. Because they contain both sperm and eggs, they are considered hermaphrodites.

Two slide up against each other and release a sticky viscous liquid to stick together, then they open flaps, and inject sperm into each other.

Answer 4

Answer Earthworms are hermaphroditic, but they cross-fertilize. Two worms exchange sperm cells during copulation; fertilization occurs after the worm's own eggs and the received sperm are encased in a tough sheath secreted by the clitellum, a conspicuous band of tissue near the anterior end. The sheath slips over the worm's head and is deposited underground, where it serves as a cocoon for the developing young.

~Source Columbia Encyclopedia

Answer 5

Worms are "A" sexual and lay one egg sac containing many single eggs. It takes approximatley one week for the eggs to hatch.
cause you think earth worms are wresting but they are not so they breed in a tumbling motion.

Answer 6

Quoted from a web site:

This refers to commercial hybrid red worms frequently raised and sold for fish bait.

"Earthworms must mate to reproduce, even though one earthworm contains both male and female reproductive organs. Eggs are formed in a slime tube that slips over the worm's head and forms a cocoon or capsule that incubates them. Eggs develop into tiny worms in the cocoon and crawl out through one end when ready to emerge. Cocoons vary in size and shape and are about 1/25to 1/3 inch long. Some fast-maturing worms mature three to four months after hatching and will start their breeding cycle. Eggs are laid on top of the ground at one-month intervals, with

each egg capsule containing 5 to 15 baby worms. If starting with two breeder beds, the crop will be ready for harvesting in about five months and continuing thereafter with proper care.

Nightcrawlers are difficult to impossible to raise in homemade containers. Most resort to picking these worms from lawns, gardens and orchards for storing and future use. Worms live 10 to 15 years."

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Answer 7

The earth worm reproduces by, touching clitellums and they form a sperm mucus around the clitellums, and inside the sperm ring is eggs, when it goes into its hole it rubs on to the dirt on the hole.

Answer 8

Earthworms are simultaneous hermaphrodites, meaning worms have both male and female reproductive organs. During sex among earthworms, both sets of sex organs are used by both worms. If all goes well, the eggs of both of the mates become fertilized.