Jumping worms on the march
Editor’s note: A reader alerted us to news that jumping worms maybe arriving soon in the area, if they aren’t here already. Here’s what the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has to say about this invasive species.
Jumping worms are a type of earthworm. They are called “jumping worms” because of their unusual behavior when disturbed – they move like a snake and sometimes appear to be jumping. A light-colored ring extends around the body and may be more prominent than in other earthworms.
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