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Similar to megadrile oligochaetes, earthworms, pot worms consume leafy matter and detritus. However, they gain most of their nutrients from consuming fungal hyphae and bacterial material along with excretions from other [[soil]] [[organisms]]. [1] | Similar to megadrile oligochaetes, earthworms, pot worms consume leafy matter and detritus. However, they gain most of their nutrients from consuming fungal hyphae and bacterial material along with excretions from other [[soil]] [[organisms]]. [1] this occurs because their smaller size makes it harder for them to consume detritus in the same way as earthworms are able to. Small fungal and bacterial materials are more easily consumed by these small [[annelids]]. | ||
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''' Citations ''' | ''' Citations ''' | ||
# “All about Enchytraeidae: White Pot Worms.” '' A Chaos of Delight '', https://www.chaosofdelight.org/enchytraeidae-1. | # “All about Enchytraeidae: White Pot Worms.” '' A Chaos of Delight '', https://www.chaosofdelight.org/enchytraeidae-1. | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 18 April 2023
Pot worms are a group of normally colorless terrestrial worms in the family enchytraeidae. The family is made up of microdrile oligochaetes living mainly in highly organic terrestrial environments. Microdrile oligocates refers to their small size in combination with their resemblance to earthworms.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animalia | Annelida | Clitellata | Tubificida | Enchitraeidae |
Appearance
Distribution and Habitat
Diet
Similar to megadrile oligochaetes, earthworms, pot worms consume leafy matter and detritus. However, they gain most of their nutrients from consuming fungal hyphae and bacterial material along with excretions from other soil organisms. [1] this occurs because their smaller size makes it harder for them to consume detritus in the same way as earthworms are able to. Small fungal and bacterial materials are more easily consumed by these small annelids.
References
Citations
- “All about Enchytraeidae: White Pot Worms.” A Chaos of Delight , https://www.chaosofdelight.org/enchytraeidae-1.