Red Earthworm

Lumbricus rubellus

Explore the Red Earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Red Earthworm is a soil-dwelling segmented worm found in Europe, North America, and Oceania, especially in moist organic-rich ground. By consuming decaying material and burrowing, it helps mix soil and recycle nutrients, though introduced earthworms can alter some ecosystems.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Segmented worms › Earthworms and leeches › Crassiclitellata › Lumbricidae › Lumbricus

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Europe, North America, Oceania

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Red earthworms stay nearer the soil surface than many larger earthworms and rapidly process leaf litter.