Invasive Jumping Worms by David Degner

Invasive Jumping Worms

Somerville

#Alabama jumpers #Amynthas agrestis #Asian jumping worm #crazy worms #Environment #forest structure #invasive species #native ecosystems #New England #News #nutrient cycling #parthenogenetic reproduction #understory vegetation

Aug 18, 2023

Somerville, Massachusetts - August 18: Photo of an Asian jumping worm on August 18, 2023 in Somerville, Massachusetts. The Asian jumping worm, Amynthas agrestis, is an invasive species causing problems in New England. These worms, also known as crazy worms or Alabama jumpers, have a smooth, glossy, grey or brown body and engage in parthenogenetic reproduction. Their invasion disrupts native ecosystems and affects forest structure, understory vegetation, and nutrient cycling. ( David Degner / www.DavidDegner.com )

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