The Earthworm (Lumbricus Terrestris)
The Earthworm- Lumbricus Terrestris
General Chracteristics
Range and Habitat
Ecological Niche
Life Strategy
Intra/Interspecific Interactions
Unique Adaptions
Life Cycle
Genetics of the Worm
Phylogenetic Tree/ Scientific Classification
Body Systems
Possible Experiment
Genetics of the Worm
# of chromosomes-16
Chromosomes in other Worms (for comparison):
Allolbophora feotida
- 11
Lumbricus agricola
- 16
Lumbricus herculeus
- 32