Earthworms (1 of 3) (IMAGE)

Imperial College London

Earthworms (1 of 3)

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Earthworms in a pile of leaf litter. They drag fallen leaves and other plant material down from the surface and eat them, enriching the soil.

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Dr. Manuel Liebeke, Imperial College London

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