Invasive earthworm species in the U.S. Great Lakes region


	Invasive earthworm species in the U.S. Great Lakes region

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4-20-2008 10:13 AM

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enbar says:

If you see an earthworm in the Great Lakes region, it's an exotic, invasive species, and it's not good for the local ecosystem. Don't throw your leftover bait worms in the water!

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6-25-2008 6:48 PM

masbury

True! I've often seen them beside lakes in Minnesota.

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