Cathy Krar, Master Gardener Not again! Invasive fish, invasive plants, invasive insects, invasive pathogens and now our ...

Earthworms are vital for soil health, enriching and aerating earth while breaking down organic matter. With 6,000 species globally, they play crucial roles in ecosystems, though some invasive species ...

Another excellent way to identify jumping worms is by looking at their clitellum,which is the thick raised band that adult ...

Most species require a partner for mating. During mating, sperm are exchanged and stored in one of the segments of the worm. The cocoon casing is then produced by the clitellum (the band seen on ...

The worms will develop a clitellum, a reproductive ring that will mark a worm as an adult breeder. The worms will feed, fatten and reproduce for the next six weeks. 3. After six weeks, beds will ...

Learn more: Let’s talk about Michigan’s invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they pose Entire jumping worm (Metaphire hilgendorfi), including flat, milky clitellum ...