TIL Earthworms aren't native to the northern United States; they are a recent invasive species which does significant damage to boreal forests

mozz@mbin.grits.dev · edit-2 7 months ago

TIL Earthworms aren't native to the northern United States; they are a recent invasive species which does significant damage to boreal forests

Taniwha420@lemmy.world · 7 months ago

It takes time for earth worms to occupy available ecosystems. It’s not like they’re natural migrators. In particular, they’re slow to cross rivers. Not very good swimmers either. I’m addition to agriculture and construction, anglers also seem to be spreading them.

TIL Earthworms aren't native to the northern United States; they are a recent invasive species which does significant damage to boreal forests

TIL Earthworms aren't native to the northern United States; they are a recent invasive species which does significant damage to boreal forests

Earthworms Aren't Native to Most of North America, and Now They're Threatening Boreal Forests