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Species record
Common Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
Explore the Common Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.
Summary
The Common Earthworm is a large soil-dwelling annelid native to Europe and now found in temperate soils across several continents. It feeds on decaying plant material and burrows through soil, mixing organic matter and improving aeration, though introduced populations can also alter forest-floor communities.
Classification in this archive
Animals › Segmented worms › Earthworms and leeches › Crassiclitellata › Lumbricidae › Lumbricus
Habitat and distribution
- Regions in this record
- Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
Demonstration note
[DEMO] Common earthworms pull fallen leaves underground, mixing organic material into the soil.