earthworm
noun
earth·worm
ˈərth-ˌwərm 
: a terrestrial annelid worm (class Oligochaeta)
especially
: any of a family (Lumbricidae) of numerous widely distributed hermaphroditic worms that move through the soil by means of setae and feed on decaying organic matter
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Moles eat insects, snail larvae, spiders, and small invertebrates, but their favorite foods are earthworms and white grubs.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Most of the earthworms in these areas are invasive species introduced from Europe and Asia.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Your flowers will also benefit from enhancers, such as bonemeal, alfalfa meal, and earthworm castings, which promote healthy growth.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Most of the earthworms in these areas are invasive species introduced from Europe and Asia.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Your flowers will also benefit from enhancers, such as bonemeal, alfalfa meal, and earthworm castings, which promote healthy growth.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Earthworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthworm. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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earthworm
noun
earth·worm
-ˌwərm
: a long slender annelid worm that lives in damp earth, moves with the aid of bristles, and feeds on decaying organic matter
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