Earthworm Collection

Mole - eating worm undergound
JD-13175 European / Common MOLE - eats worm in hole underground Talpa europaea John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Song Thrush - with worms in mouth
DAC-57 Song Thrush - with worms in mouth UK Turdus philomelos David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Earthworms - Soil cross-section showing worms in tunnnels and aeration and grass roots JPF12192
JPF-6743 Earthworms - Soil cross-section showing worms in tunnnels and aeration and grass roots Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Barred Tiger Salamander Eating earthworm, Colorado, USA
CLA-292 Barred Tiger SALAMANDER - eating earthworm Colorado, USA Ambystoma t. mavortium Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Earthworms
TEA-1 EARTHWORM - mass Andy Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Compost Earthworm Mass (Chaetae visible under worm), UK
SPH-954 Compost Earthworm - mass (Chaetae visible under worm). UK Eisenia veneta Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting earthworms and a salamander
5306739 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting earthworms and a salamander; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mole devouring an earthworm
5308482 A mole devouring an earthworm.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mole devouring an earthworm whilst underground. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

HEARTWORM
Adam Lawless

THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right. How often have I told you to keep away from the wicket during these Test Matches! Date: 1926

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Song thrush, Turdus philomelos. Is omnivorous, eating a wide range of invertebrates, especially earthworms and snails, as well as soft fruit and berries

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Song thrush, Turdus philomelos, with an earthworm and a caterpillar in its beak. Is omnivorous, eating a wide range of invertebrates, especially earthworms and snails

Earthworm, Ants (coloured engraving)
3630761 Earthworm, Ants (coloured engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthworm, Ants)

Earthworm and black cricket, 1788 (woodblock)
873626 Earthworm and black cricket, 1788 (woodblock) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 21.91 x31.75 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Robin catching a worm (colour litho)
5995941 Robin catching a worm (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin catching a worm. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Black and white worm lizard, blind snake
Black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa, earthworm blind snake, Typhlops lumbricalis, large shieldtail snake, Pseudotyphlops philippinus (Uropeltis philippinus)

Earthworm blind snake, slow worm, Cape legless
Earthworm blind snake, Typhlops lumbricalis 1, slow worm, Anguis fragilis 2, Cape legless skink, Ancontias meleagris 3 and eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis 4

Earthworm, leech, polypes and tapeworms
Earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris 1, medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis 2, polype species, Hydra vulgaris, 3, 4, 5, 6, pork tapeworm, Taenia solium 7, and unknown species of tapeworm

Circulation of the blood, comparative (litho)
6013501 Circulation of the blood, comparative (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circulation of the blood, comparative)

Leaf various insects spiders bloodless animals
Leaf with various insects and spiders, bloodless animals. / insectae. / insectes (title on object), Leaf with various insects, spiders and an earthworm, numbered 1-20. Numbered top right: 16

Two baby ducklings fighting over a worm; British columbia canada

Bird pulling a worm from ground

Illustration of earthworm, mushrooms and tree root underground

Earthworm - close-up of head - UK
SPH-988 Earthworm - close-up of head UK Lumbricus rubellus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Toddler holding earthworm in garden Norfolk spring

Hedgehog - juvenile eating earthworm on lawn - Norfolk England
FEU-686 Hedgehog - juvenile eating earthworm on lawn Norfolk England Erinaceus europaeus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

New Zealand Flatworm eating an earthworm Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length Now
SPH-3429 New Zealand Flatworm - eating an earthworm Arthurdendyus triangulatus Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length

New Zealand Flatworm catching an earthworm Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length Now
SPH-3427 New Zealand Flatworm - catching an earthworm Arthurdendyus triangulatus Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length

Earthworms (Annelida) in soil, close up

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Earthworm (Lombricus Agricola)
Antique illustration of a Earthworm (Lombricus Agricola)

Turdus migratorius, American Robin pulling an earthworm out of the ground with its beak, side view

Illustration, crouching European Mole (Talpidae) catching earthworm in its mouth, side view

Illustration of European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding on Earthworm from lawn

Illustration of earthworm and centipede in soil

Song Thrush -Turdus philomelos- with earthworm in beak, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Giant Earthworm -Lumbricidae- at the foot of the Gahinga Volcano, Parc National des Volcans, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) and Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) mixed flock, feeding on mown meadow, picking at worms and grubs disturbed by tractor and machinery, Cumbria

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Black compost bin with active worm population Date:

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Earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) Date:

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CENTIPEDE - attacking an earthworm (Lithobius variegatus) Date:

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Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Date:

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Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Date:

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Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Date:

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, with earthworm in beak, perched on dead branch in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

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The humble earthworm, a true marvel of nature's engineering. Just like the mole, it tirelessly burrows through the underground, aerating and enriching the soil as it goes. A favorite snack for the song thrush, these slimy creatures are often seen dangling from its beak as it sings its melodious tunes. In our compost wormery, a fascinating sight awaits. Amongst a variety of kitchen waste and cardboard in our recycled black plastic composting bin in the UK, they can be spotted wriggling their way through vegetable and fruit peelings. They play a vital role in breaking down organic matter into nutrient-rich compost. Take a closer look at a soil cross-section and witness an intricate network of tunnels created by these industrious worms. Their presence ensures proper aeration for plant roots to thrive. It's truly remarkable how they contribute to maintaining healthy ecosystems beneath our feet. Even other creatures appreciate the taste of earthworms. The barred tiger salamander in Colorado, USA indulges in this protein-packed meal with gusto. It reminds us that every creature has its place within Earth's intricate food chain. Speaking of which, let's not forget about heartworms - tiny parasites that pose serious health risks to pets if left untreated. Regular prevention is crucial to keep our furry friends safe and sound. But let's return to celebrating these unsung heroes: earthworms themselves. In mass numbers within compost piles or gardens across the UK, their chaetae (bristles) visible under their slippery bodies make them quite intriguing subjects for observation. And finally, we come across an amusing anecdote from 1926 involving "The Mother Earth Worm" scolding her mischievous offspring Florizel for interfering with cricket matches near wickets – even worms have their own set of rules. From being part of ancient engravings alongside ants to playing essential roles in ecological processes today – earthworms truly deserve our admiration.