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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 )
Size: 5555h x 8332w