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Earthworms aerate soil, allowing water, air, and plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. Red compost worms (Eisenia foetida) live near the surface of the soil, under accumulations of leaves, dead grasses, or manure.

Worms eat the bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter in the soil or compost pile. They help convert organic matter into forms that plants can absorb through their roots. Worm castings are inoculated with beneficial bacteria and fungi as they pass through the worm gut. These bacteria and fungi increase the biodiversity of the soil and attack or compete with bacteria and fungi that infect plants.

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