When observing small worms under a microscope, one might observe something very surprising: the worms appear to make a ...

Things are only getting worse for the formerly innocent earthworm. After being cited by a University of Minnesota forestry professor as a threat to northern forests, the earthworm — long a symbol of ...

A new study has found that an emerging tool for combating climate change may cause less harm to some soil animals than initial studies suggested. A new study has found that an emerging tool for ...

The most common worms in gardens include earthworms (often called nightcrawlers), nematodes, and the worm-like larvae of beetles, moths, and caterpillars. Generally speaking, earthworms are beneficial ...

The recent spring rain has brought many plants and animals to life. One animal, in particular, has been flooding our sidewalks and driveways with excitement! Many of us are familiar with the ...

As Charles Darwin had suspected, earthworms that flee from ground vibrations do so to escape hungry moles—even though sometimes it is humans chasing them If you happen to be hiking in the right part ...

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King's College London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...

In recent years, a variety of products have been put to practical use based on the function or form of animals, such as stain resistant wall tiles inspired by snail shells, and Shinkansen train noses ...

A new study has found that an emerging tool for combating climate change may cause less harm to some soil animals than initial studies suggested. Earthworms perform many essential and beneficial ...