EARTH WORMSBy Layne Livingstone

Although native to Europe earthworms are found all over the world.

Fact one

Worms are often called night crawlers because they are seen at night on the top of the ground finding food.

Fact two

There is no fossils left of worms because they are soft body invertebrates.

Fact three

Most worms will live up to 6 years old

Fact fourSpenceriella gigantea is a native earthworm whose common name is the North Auckland worm. It is the largest known earthworm in New Zealand. This specimen is 75 cm long.

You may cut a worm in half but only the tail will grow back

Fact five

There are over 200 worms in New Zealand.

Fact six

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