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Jumping behaviour. Amynthas is a genus of earthworms in the family Megascolecidae. [1] They are known as jumping worms, snake worms, or crazy worms because of their erratic thrashing behaviour when disturbed.
A mature Asian jumping worm found in Madison, Wis. The species is distinguishable from other earthworms by the presence of a creamy gray or white band encircling its body.
Amynthas agrestis, the Asian jumping worm, [note 1] is a species of worm in the family Megascolecidae. [1] It has a smooth, glossy, grey or brown body with a milky-white clitellum, [2] and can range from 1.5 to 8 in (3.8 to 20.3 cm) in length. [2]
Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ability ...
The first body segment (segment number 1) features both the earthworm's mouth and, overhanging the mouth, a fleshy lobe called the prostomium, which seals the entrance when the worm is at rest, but is also used to feel and chemically sense the worm's surroundings. Some species of earthworm can even use the prehensile prostomium to grab and drag ...
An invasive jumping earthworm – known for its aggressive behavior and ability to severely damage plants in its way – has been spotted in the Midwest.
Amynthas tokioensis, the Asian jumping worm, is a species of earthworm in the family Megascolecidae. It is native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula. It is an invasive species in North America. [1] [2] These worms engage in parthenogenetic reproduction. [3]
For this edition of the Scrub Hub, we look at jumping worms. These are an invasive species that are turning the Midwest's topsoil to coffee grounds.