CONTENTS
Copyright
Title Page
Epigraph
Introduction
Earthworms and us
The three types of earthworm
The earthworm community
Record-breaking earthworms
When did earthworms evolve?
Would humans survive if earthworms went extinct?
Earthworms and seeds
Are earthworms in trouble?
How does a decline in earthworms affect us?
What’s worm-friendly farming?
Do earthworms affect climate change?
Earthworms and space travel
Why are worms called ‘worms’?
Why was Darwin fascinated with earthworms?
Can you eat earthworms?
Why do some people think earthworms are disgusting?
Earthworm ‘cures’
The earthworm’s body
Can earthworms see?
Why do earthworms squirm in daylight?
Which end of an earthworm is which?
How do earthworms move?
How strong is an earthworm?
How fast can an earthworm travel?
Do worms have taste buds?
Can earthworms survive underwater?
Why are earthworms slimy?
Can earthworms hear?
Can an earthworm regrow if it’s cut in half?
Earthworm behaviour
Why do earthworms surface after rain?
Why is it difficult to pull an earthworm out of a hole?
Do earthworms like warm or cold weather?
What do earthworms eat?
Do earthworms build homes underground?
Are earthworms territorial?
What animals eat earthworms?
Can earthworms defend themselves?
How do earthworms have sex?
Can you train a worm?
Do earthworms sleep?
Do earthworms make any noises?
Do earthworms make friends?
Do earthworms take risks?
How long do earthworms live?
Do earthworms experience pain?
Endnotes
About the Author
An Invitation from the Publisher