Are earthworms native to north america?

Earthworms and migration. Earthworms are migrating north into forests between 45° and 69° latitude in North America that have lacked native earthworms since the last ice age. ... These earthworm species are primarily from Europe and Asia, and they are disturbing many nutrient cycles. read more

Earthworms and migration. Earthworms are migrating north into forests between 45° and 69° latitude in North America that have lacked native earthworms since the last ice age. read more

Most earthworms all over America, including the ubiquitous night crawler, are actually invasive species inadvertently imported from Europe by colonial settlers. These European immigrants have adapted well to the North American soil, often outcompeting native species for resources. read more