Dartmouth Earthworm Forest Study (IMAGE) Dartmouth College Caption European and Asian earthworms invading New England forests are passing on metal pollutants in potentially hazardous levels to predators that feed on them, a Dartmouth College-led study finds. Credit Justin Richardson Usage Restrictions Credit Justin Richardson License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.