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Earthworm

Earthworm

We usually only see earthworms when the soil is disturbed, or when they come to the surface after their burrows have been flooded. If they do not quickly find cover, they die from exposure to ultraviolet light.

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Gregor Yeates. 'Earthworms', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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