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Amynthas agrestis, the Asian jumping worm, [note 1] is a species of worm in the family Megascolecidae. [1] It has a smooth, glossy, grey or brown body with a milky-white clitellum, [2] and can range from 1.5 to 8 in (3.8 to 20.3 cm) in length. [2]
Amynthas tokioensis, the Asian jumping worm, is a species of earthworm in the family Megascolecidae. It is native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula. It is an invasive species in North America. [1] [2] These worms engage in parthenogenetic reproduction. [3]
Jumping behaviour. Amynthas is a genus of earthworms in the family Megascolecidae. [1] They are known as jumping worms, snake worms, or crazy worms because of their erratic thrashing behaviour when disturbed.
Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. ... These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ...
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It is sometimes used as fishing bait, and is marketed under many nonspecific names, including red wiggler, jumping red wiggler, red trout worm, jumbo red worm, and pink worm. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Other common names include bank worm , tree worm , and gilt tail .
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