Do Worms Really Eat?

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What does invertebrate mean?

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Animals without a backbone.

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Who was the scientist that recognized worms were eating dead & rotting leaf parts?

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Charles Darwin.

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TRUE or FALSE: While a worm can sense light, it has no eyes.

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TRUE.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead matter.

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Worms leave ______ behind which mixes with soil.

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castings.

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What is the role of earthworms in the ecosystem?

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They help decompose organic matter and enrich the soil.

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What do earthworms eat?

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Dead leaves, decaying plants, and organic matter.

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How do worms help plants grow?

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By enriching the soil with nutrients through their castings.

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What is the scientific name for the common earthworm?

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Lumbricus terrestris.

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What type of environment do earthworms prefer?

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Moist, dark, and rich in organic matter.