Asian jumping worm

English

Etymology

Generally endemic to Asia; that are capable of 'jumping' as high as a foot.

Noun

Asian jumping worm (plural Asian jumping worms)

  1. Any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms.
    Synonyms: Alabama jumper, crazy worm, snake worm

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