Earthworms are decomposers that break down and recycle the matter from dead plants and animals, as well as waste products, returning it back into the soil.
Earthworms may seem gross, but they actually play an essential role in food chains and ecosystems. Earthworms are decomposers that break down and recycle the matter from dead plants and animals, as well as waste products, returning it back into the soil. This is how a compost pile works!
