A Few Interesting Facts about Earthworms

Facts

There are 25 species of earthworm native to Britain.
Worms love soil with a high organic content.
Worms swallow the soil and ingest the organic matter that is in the soil.
Worms have no head, nor eyes, and only a simple brain.
Worms have no lungs, they absorb oxygen through their skin.
If it is cut into two pieces, a worm can a new end, but seperate halves cannot grow back together.
Worms usually live in the top 6 - 9 inches of soil but go much deeper in cold or dry conditions.

Myths

There are several myths about earthworm habits. One which has come about over the years is that sometimes earthworms were rained from the sky. This is probably because many earthworms are crawling about on the ground after heavy rainfall, as if they just fell out of the sky. In reality, this is because earthworms crawl out of their burrows to avoid the water flooding their home. Even though earthworms can breathe in water, they cannot stay immersed in it for a long time.