CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Will earthworms die if there is too much water? Why? (Will earthworms die if there is too much water? Why?)

1. How long can earthworms live in water? Will earthworms die in water?

If they stay in water for a long time, they will die. Because earthworms do not have lungs and gills, they exchange gases through their body surface. Oxygen dissolves in the moist film on the body surface, then penetrates the cuticle and epithelium, reaches the microvascular plexus, and is combined with oxygen by hemoglobin in the plasma and transported to various parts of the body.

The earthworm's epithelium secretes mucus and the dorsal pore discharges body cavity fluid, keeping the body surface moist at all times. The skin must be kept moist so that oxygen can dissolve and enter the body. Therefore, they like to move in warm and humid soil.

2. Why do earthworms die if left in water for a long time?

Because earthworms have no lungs or gills, they breathe through their skin, and their skin must be kept moist to allow oxygen to dissolve and enter their bodies. Therefore, they like to move in warm and humid soil. However, earthworms will drown if they stay in water for a long time. Similarly, when it rains, the mud holes where earthworms hibernate are filled with water. If they do not crawl out of the ground, they will also drown.

3. How long can earthworms survive in water? Will earthworms die in water?

Earthworms can live in water for more than 48 hours, which is amazing. I was very surprised at the time. Later, I conducted several more experiments and finally found the reason. It is because of the oxygen content in the water. The earthworms in the water with high oxygen content live for a long time, while the earthworms in the water with low oxygen content all die within a few hours.

Also, when you take out the earthworms that have stayed in the water for a long time, they look half-dead and not very energetic, but each one is alive. After taking them out, put them in the earthworm bed and cover them with a layer of soil, and they will recover in an hour.

4. Why do earthworms die if left in water for too long?

Because earthworms have no lungs or gills, they breathe through their skin, and their skin must be kept moist to allow oxygen to dissolve and enter their bodies. Therefore, they like to move in warm and humid soil. However, earthworms will drown if they stay in water for a long time. Similarly, when it rains, the mud holes where earthworms hibernate are filled with water. If they do not crawl out of the ground, they will also drown.

5. What happens when earthworms are placed in water?

Earthworms will struggle in water, but after a while they will break into two pieces and eventually die. If you put them in the soil and give them too much water, they will also die.

6. Why are earthworms so easy to die?

There are usually only two reasons that can cause large-scale deaths: feed poisoning and lack of oxygen.

Feed poisoning: Feed poisoning is generally caused by pollution or protein poisoning. Everyone must check the feed they feed. When earthworms show spasms, thickening, redness and swelling, this is a precursor to feed poisoning.

Lack of oxygen: There are many reasons for earthworms to suffer from lack of oxygen, such as the volatilization of large amounts of toxic gases caused by feed fermentation or excessive soil moisture, which can lead to obstructed breathing in earthworms and eventually cause death from lack of oxygen.

The adaptable temperature of earthworms can be between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should generally be maintained at around 50%. If the humidity is too low or too high, it may cause the earthworms to escape.

7. Is it because of too much water that the earthworms rot?

Not necessarily.

Earthworms have no nose or lungs; they breathe through their skin.

1. The soil is too dry. Due to low humidity, it cannot breathe and will die.

2. If the humidity is too high, they will tend to crawl out of the soil. If they are covered with mud at this time, they will be unable to breathe and will soon die and rot and grow hair. Therefore, you must pay attention to controlling the humidity of the soil.

8. Do earthworms need water?

Required.

Water once every 2-5 days.

When breeding red earthworms, you need to choose a place close to water sources and convenient for transporting feces. Feeding management: The amount of food consumed by red earthworms is about the same as their own weight. You can choose to mix feces with fruits, vegetables and leaves and place them in a shallow feces pool. After 5-8 days, you can feed them. Temperature: Keep the temperature within the range of 18-25℃, which is a more suitable temperature for red earthworms to live.