Do Worms Really Eat Dirt-Mystery 4

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What do worms leave behind that mixes with soil?

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Castings

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How many different types of worms are there approximately?

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2,700

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TRUE or FALSE: Worms don't like air as it dries them out.

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TRUE

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TRUE or FALSE: In ancient times, people thought worms were pests.

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TRUE

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TRUE or FALSE: While a worm can sense light, it has no eyes.

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TRUE

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What is the primary role of worm castings in soil?

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They enrich the soil with nutrients.

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What do worms primarily eat?

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Organic matter, such as decaying leaves and plants.

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What is the scientific name for the common earthworm?

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Lumbricus terrestris

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How do worms breathe?

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Through their skin, which must remain moist.

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What is the process called when worms break down organic material?

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Decomposition