A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.

We’ve all lifted a rock or flowerpot and found a long, slimy worm underneath. But have you ever done so and found a long, slimy worm with a head shaped like a shovel or a hammer? If you have, you ...

Researchers have discovered two new earthworm species in Silent Valley, highlighting its biodiversity significance in the ...

Researchers have discovered two new species of earthworms hiding beneath the soil of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspots. The discovery, made within the Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad, ...

An invasive Asian earthworm is causing environmental damage, and officials are taking notice of its presence in Michigan. "Michigan State University Extension is beginning to receive sporadic reports ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...