Earthworm Dissection
By Harry Katz Vu-PAPBIO-3
objectives
Background Information
scientific name- Lumbricus terrestris
habitat- Most earthworms live in soil.
predators- Predators of the eartworm include snakes, birds, rodents and some insects.
prey- Earthworms eat on the remains of dead plants and animals.
niche- Earthworms break down organic matter and aerate the soil.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/earthworm/
Circulatory System
Extra Information
Interesting facts
-Earthworms play a major role in in enriching and improving soil.
-Earthworms do not have lungs, instead they use their skin to breath.
-An earthworm cannot hear or see.
-Earthworms have had a major impact on humans.
https://student.societyforscience.org/article/tiny-earthworms%E2%80%99-big-impact
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Oligochaeta
Order: Haplotaxida
Suborder: Lumbricina