Earthworm
| Geographical Range | Tropical and temperate regions worldwide |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Various habitats, including forests, grasslands, lawns, gardens |
| Scientific Name | Lumbricus terrestris |
| Conservation Status | Not listed by IUCN |
You may know this common earthworm species by its other name: nightcrawler.
Worms are the ultimate earth movers and shakers. Earthworms in one acre of soil can break down over 10 tons of organic material and transfer it to the surface!