Earthworm (IMAGE)

German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig

Earthworm

Caption

Earthworms are the architects of the soil. They mix the soil layers, form a network of burrows essential for soil water, air and nutrient dynamics, and decompose dead material.

Credit

Valentin Gutekunst

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