A genus of small earthworms or annelid worms found in soil and compost, often used in scientific research and as food for aquarium fish.
From Greek 'en-' (in) and 'chytra' (earthen pot), referring to the pot-like appearance of their cocoons or burrows. The scientific name was coined in the 19th century to classify these tiny segmented worms.
These tiny worms are biological superheroes in your garden—they break down dead plant matter and aerate soil just like their larger earthworm cousins, but they're so small they're often invisible to the naked eye, yet incredibly important to ecosystem health.
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