Earthworm (Juvenile or Fragment)

Found in moist soil, leaf litter, and occasionally on surfaces like concrete or tiles after heavy rain.

Decomposing organic matter, fallen leaves, and soil microorganisms; they are detritivores.

Nocturnal and burrowing; they are essential for soil aeration and nutrient cycling. They emerge when soil becomes saturated with water to avoid suffocation.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems by increasing soil fertility and structure. Not harmful or toxic to humans, though they can be invasive in certain forest ecosystems where they destroy the leaf duff layer.