Earthworms are not disease carriers, and generally do not have an impact on human or animal health. As they are often referred to simply as ‘worms’ they may be confused with parasitic worms that are harmful to humans. Do earthworms…
Earthworm poop is called earthworm castings and looks similar to soil. It is rich in certain minerals and nutrients and is therefore sometimes used as fertiliser. What is earthworm poop called? Earthworm poo is usually referred to as worm castings,…
Earthworms live fairly simple and straightforward lives, yet they still need a range of things to survive, including food, water and the correct temperatures. What do earthworms need to survive? There are over 6,000 species of earthworms globally. Many live…
Earthworms do have a head end and a tail end, with the head being the end of the worm containing the mouth and the majority of their eyes. Heads or tails? If we are asked to point out which end…
Though often overlooked, moths are important pollinators. They pollinate by visiting flowers to feed on them. During feeding, pollen grains get attached to their bodies, and they transport them to another flower, causing cross-pollination. What is pollination? Pollination is a…
Moths do not have a backbone or even bones. Instead of an internal skeleton, they have an exoskeleton, meaning a hard outer shell, that supports their bodies and protects them from damage. What is a backbone? The backbone, also known…
