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Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. The common name, [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], | Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. The common name, [[Pot Worms|pot worms]], derives 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|pot worms]]. | ||
== Taxonomy == | == Taxonomy == | ||
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This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera. | This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera. | ||
*One genus of enchytraeids, Mesenchytraeus, contains species commonly known as ice worms. | |||
== Description and Characteristics == | == Description and Characteristics == | ||
Revision as of 11:17, 11 May 2022
Enchytraeidae, commonly referred to as pot worms, is a family of un-pigmented terrestrial oligochaeta. The common name, pot worms, derives 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.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Annelida | Clitellata | Haplotaxida | Enchytraeidae |
This very common family consists of roughly 600 species across 28 genera.
- One genus of enchytraeids, Mesenchytraeus, contains species commonly known as ice worms.