Earthworms

Earthworms use a number of strategies to survive extreme conditions, including hibernation, and the similar aestivation. What is hibernation? To most of us, hibernation is a familiar …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Earthworms do feel pain, as they have a nervous system that allows them to detect when they have been injured. They do not appear to feel emotional pain, however, in the same way that we …