Life History

Earthworms are amoung the most commonly seen Annelids. They live in damp soil and live mainly as burrowing creatures. Earthworms are typically nocturnal creatures because the night lessens the danger of dessication and predators. Mostly, earthworms feed on seeds, leaves, and decaying matter. They also are often eating the soil in which they live. They do this so they can extract nutrients from it. Earthworms are vry well known and appreciated organisms to gardening fans. Their burrowing lifestyle aerates the soil making it more productive if one is trying to grow plants. The earthworm is common is soil all around the world.