How deep do earthworms burrow?

Different varieties of earthworms have different burrowing patterns. The nature of the burrow provides an important basis of classification for earthworms. 1. read more

Different varieties of earthworms have different burrowing patterns. The nature of the burrow provides an important basis of classification for earthworms. 1.) Epigeic (epi = top; geic = earth) They are mostly surface dwellers and relatively smaller than the other varieties. They live and feed on the surface or on the litter layers. read more

Onstott and his colleagues have been searching for subsurface life for 15 years, focusing on the ultra-deep mines of South Africa, which penetrate more than 1.8 miles (3 km) into the Earth. They and other teams of scientists have found that life has very deep roots, with single-celled organisms found miles underground. read more

The soil passes through the earthworm’s long body and is usually deposited above ground in littleheaps of dirt balls, called castings. The earthworm usually stays underground by day. at night it may put its head out of its burrow to find bits of leaves and grass to eat. Earthworms are helpful to farmers and gardeners. read more