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Muddy green coloured body
 
Allolobophora chlorotica
Common Name: Green worm, manure worm, Ver vert
Length: 30-70 mm
Allobophora Chlorotica   Habitat: This species is found in wet areas. It has also been found in gardens, fields, pastures, forests, estuary flats, lake shores, and in manure.

Canadian Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec

Interesting Facts and Features: This species is easily recognized by its muddy green colour, and sucker-like TP.

Eiseniella tetraedra
Common Name: Square tail worm, Ver à queue carrée
Length: 30-60 mm
Eiseniella Tetraedra   Habitat: This species is commonly found in damp habitats such as wells, springs, moss of swift streams, subterranean waters, rivers ponds, lakes, canals, and water-soaked banks of streams.

Canadian Distribution: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.


 
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