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zuf
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No, earthworm lives in soil and drags his food (organic matter) into channels bellow.

What you found are composting worms, which live in organic matter and feed on it. If you are asking yourself, no, they don’t “attack” living plants, roots etc – they only feed on decaying organic matter.
They don’t survive in soil. When organic matter is gone, they move or go dormant.

Compost worms make amazing compost called worm castings.
Unfinished compost, fresh fruit and similar are their favorite.
They are amazing at turning fresh kitchen waste into compost.

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