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''[[Lumbricus rubellus]]'', also commonly referred to as the red [[earthworm]],  redhead worm, and red wriggler, is a species of [[earthworm]]. It is referred to as this due to its reddish, brown color. Red earthworms are known as efficient composters and also tend to be a popular choice as bait for fishing.
''[[Porcellionides pruinosus]]'', also commonly referred to as the Powder Blue Isopod, is a species of [[isopods]]. It is referred to as this due to its blueish-gray powdered coloration on the carapace
[[File:Redhead.jpg|thumb|640px|right|Close up photo of Lumbricus rubellus on top of soil]]
[[File:Redhead.jpg|thumb|640px|right|Close up photo of Lumbricus rubellus on top of soil]]
==Taxonomy==
==Taxonomy==
   '''Kingdom:''' Animalia  
   '''Kingdom:''' Animalia  
       '''Phylum:''' Annelida
       '''Phylum:''' Arthropoda
         '''Class:''' Clitellata
         '''Class:''' Malacostraca
             '''Order:''' Haplotaxida
             '''Order:''' Isopoda
               '''Family:''' Lumbricidae
               '''Family:''' Porcellionidae
                   '''Genus:''' Lumbricus
                   '''Genus:''' Porcellionides
==Overview==
==Overview==
''Lumbricus rubellus'' is a medium sized (10-15 cm) worm that is partially pigmented and epi-endogeic. The mean biomass of ''Lumbricus rubellus'' is reported to be 1.89 g.<ref name="NBII">NBII & ISSG. 2011, March 9. Lumbricus rubellus https://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=1711</ref> ''Lumbricus rubellus'' is a very important species for commerical fishing bait as it has a small size and natural scent which can be picked up by fish. Because of this small size, fisherman tend to favor ''Lumbricus rubellus'' as a bait for small fish.<ref name="Red">Red Wrigglers vs. Night Crawlers: Whats the difference? 2023, May 11. https://unclejimswormfarm.com/red-wigglers-vs-nightcrawlers-whats-the-difference</ref> ''Lumbricus rubellus'' is also a great species for breaking down organic waste. In natural and agricultural ecosystems, red earthworms provide ecological services, including improving [[soil]] [[properties]] and increasing plant production.<ref name="NBII"></ref>
 


[[File:|thumb|256px|left|Photo of Lumbricus rubellus in a petri dish<ref name="Hoffmeister">Lumbricus rubellus Hoffmeister, 1843, Søborg, Denmark, 23 April 2016: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lumbricus_rubellus_%2826533505231%29.jpg</ref>]]
[[File:|thumb|256px|left|Photo of Lumbricus rubellus in a petri dish<ref name="Hoffmeister">Lumbricus rubellus Hoffmeister, 1843, Søborg, Denmark, 23 April 2016: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lumbricus_rubellus_%2826533505231%29.jpg</ref>]]


==Habitat==
==Habitat==
Lumbricus rubellus is commonly found in coniferous forests. The red earthworm is native to Europe, but has since been introduced to North America. They have been seen to thrive in regions with compact, and highly moist soil. They feed on surface litter, but burrow and produce casts in the upper mineral soil layer, so they are closely in relation with [[plant roots]]. Cave-dwelling behavior has been seen in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Since they are not native to these locations, they may cause negative effects. They have the ability to disrupt the organic layer by consuming and mixing the F and H soil layers.<ref name="NBII"></ref> By doing this, they could be favoring invasive plant species, while also harming native species.
 


==References==
==References==
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https://bantam.earth/porcellionides-pruinosus-powder-blue-isopods/#:~:text=Powder%20Blue%20Isopods%20are%20a,with%20white%20and%20brown%20spots.

Revision as of 20:24, 18 April 2025

. Porcellionides pruinosus, also commonly referred to as the Powder Blue Isopod, is a species of isopods. It is referred to as this due to its blueish-gray powdered coloration on the carapace

Close up photo of Lumbricus rubellus on top of soil

Taxonomy

  Kingdom: Animalia 
     Phylum: Arthropoda
        Class: Malacostraca 
           Order: Isopoda
              Family: Porcellionidae
                 Genus: Porcellionides

Overview

[[File:|thumb|256px|left|Photo of Lumbricus rubellus in a petri dish[1]]]

Habitat

References

  1. ↑ Lumbricus rubellus Hoffmeister, 1843, Søborg, Denmark, 23 April 2016: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lumbricus_rubellus_%2826533505231%29.jpg

https://bantam.earth/porcellionides-pruinosus-powder-blue-isopods/#:~:text=Powder%20Blue%20Isopods%20are%20a,with%20white%20and%20brown%20spots.

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