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Click image to see larger image	Earthworm swarm
Location	http://www.esd.ornl.gov/BMAP/soil.htm
Observations	Several red, long, slender, and segmented worms appear slimy and wet.
Explanations	Earthworms are decomposers that feed on dead plants, animals, and insects.
California Standards	Plants and animals meet their needs Flow of matter and energy Food chains and food webs
National Standards	Producers and consumers Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Biological Sciences, CSUF
Publisher	Oak Ridge National Lab Apr 17 2001

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