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Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera. | Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera. The common name, pot worms, derived from their proneness to be found within the [[soil]] of container plants. Furthermore, many experienced gardeners are under the belief that soil or [[compost]] is not considered to be normal without the presence of pot worms. | ||
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Revision as of 23:40, 10 May 2022
Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as pot worms, is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera. The common name, pot worms, derived from their proneness to be found within the soil of container plants. Furthermore, many experienced gardeners are under the belief that soil or compost is not considered to be normal without the presence of pot worms.