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Lumbricus

Description:

the Oligochaeta is a earthworm that usually lives underground or under items from nature. this worm can vary from .5 millimeters to 3 meters. worms are decomosers and their whole body is there digestive system. they also uses there gums and tiny teeth to grind there teeth. they suck in the natural material and slowly compose the matter.

Habitat:

they live in muddy and soiled area.

Notes:

he was under a rock which he than came from under the dirt. also breathe through their skin

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1 Comment

madelynetm
madelynetm 12 years ago

Check out Lumbricus rubellus and Eisenia fetida. Also think about what this organism's role or niche might be in its ecosystem.

jarel.nich18
Spotted by
jarel.nich18

New York City, New York, USA

Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Feb 15, 2012

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