Earthworm - the soil-maker, without whom we'd struggle to feed ourselves

Their diggings aerate soil, recycle organic matter, boost microbial activity and support plant growthInvertebrate of the year 2024: all hail Earth's spineless heroesThe people have spoken and the choice of Guardian readers for the final nominee for UK invertebrate of the year is resounding: all hail Lumbricus terrestris, the common earthworm.The common earthworm - also known as the lob worm, dew worm, nightcrawler and, in Germany, the rain worm - is the soil-maker. Without its labours, we would struggle to feed ourselves. Continue reading...