Lumbricus terrestris
Also known as earthworm, common earthworm, lob worm, nightcrawler, vitalis, dew worm, granddaddy earthworm
species of annelid worm
AI overview
Lumbricus terrestris is a common earthworm species that belongs to the annelid family, characterized by its segmented body structure. These worms play an important role in soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving soil structure through their burrowing activity.
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Species
common earthworm
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumAnnelida
- ClassClitellata
- OrderCrassiclitellata
- FamilyLumbricidae
Observations13,695
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Article
Lumbricus terrestris is a large, reddish worm species thought to be native to Western Europe, now widely distributed around the world (along with several other lumbricids). In some areas where it is an introduced species, some people consider it to be a significant pest for out-competing native worms.
Through much of Europe, it is the largest naturally occurring species of earthworm, typically reaching 20 to 25 cm in length when extended.