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Their underground 'homes' are flooded when it rains, making it unsafe for them to stay in there. they go out until most of the water has receded.
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its also a great opportunity to meet women, err females. now which explanation came first is an egg and chicken question Actually, worms don't drown, as they don't have lungs or breath like mammals. In fact, the way the breathe requires that their skin be quite moist. The real answer is the 2nd, they come out to reproduce. To mate ----------------------------------------------------- Check out the link below
What else can I help you with?
Do earthworms have endoskeleton or exoskeleton?
Earthworms do not have a skeleton at all.
Name the two continents with the largest earthworms?
The two continents with the largest earthworms are Europe and North America.
How do earthworms react to salt?
Earthworms are negatively affected by salt. Salt can dehydrate and harm earthworms by disrupting their osmotic balance and damaging their tissues. When exposed to high levels of salt, earthworms will attempt to move away from the source to avoid harm.
What is earthworms species name?
There are approximately 2,700 different kinds of earthworms in the world. Worms live in freshwater, saltwater, and on the shore.
Does an earthworm have to produce sperm and egg for fertilization to occur?
No, earthworms are hermaphrodites, which means they have both male and female reproductive organs. They can produce both eggs and sperm, and fertilization can occur when two earthworms exchange sperm during mating.
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.
Why do earthworms surface after 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.
Does it rain earthworms?
No
Why do earthworms go out in the rain?
to moisturize its body
What effect does acid rain have on earthworms?
it kills them
What happens if theirs rain what would the earthworm do?
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.
Why did people believe that rain brought earthworms?
The earthworms want to get away from the soil because they will drown if they dont.
What environmental factor makes earthworms come to the surface?
Heavy rain, because it blocks up the soil so air can't get through
Do foxes come out of the rain?
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.
Can eating worms that come up after a heavy rain hurt your dogs?
The earthworms are just protein and cannot hurt your dogs nutritionally. However, some dogs are sensitive and it can upset their stomachs so a minimal amount of earthworms is advised.
When can earthworms be found above the ground?
in the cold November rain
How does earth worms breathe?
They breathe by diffusion Diffusion being the earthworms ability to absorb oxygen through its skin from water. Often after heavy rain earthworms will come to the surface which people thought was because they were drowning, but is in fact because as the rain water passes through the soil it losses its oxygen content bringing the earthworm to the surface.
