How long does an earthworm live?

Life Cycle Q. How do earthworms reproduce? A. The clitellum produces a mucous sheath and nutritive material, and as the sheath slides forward, it picks up ova from the earthworm's ovaries then packets of sperm that had been transferred to the worm from another worm during mating. read more

If the earthworm lives in a thriving environment and free from most predators, it is not uncommon for earthworms to live up to 10 years or more. Earthworms play an important part in our environment. They help trees, plants, vegetables and fruits thrive through their work. read more

Earthworm lifespan depent on their species. But if they kept in protected growing condition then some species have the potential to live for 4-8 years. read more