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Earthworms

Phylum Annelida

David Shetlar, Ohio State University

Description: 1 - 4 inches long.

Where/When: They tunnel in the soil and may come up to the surface on rainy days especially during spring.

Significance: Beneficial to gardens by aerating and fertilizing the soil.

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