CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How do earthworms reproduce? Can they reproduce on their own? There is one in the flower pot that won't reproduce, right?

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An earthworm can lay about 400-500 egg cocoons in its lifetime, but the number of eggs laid is not the same from beginning to end. Instead, the number of eggs laid gradually decreases as the age increases. According to observations, the average daily egg laying of earthworms is the highest from about 1 to 5 months after maturity, and it starts to decrease after 6 months, and gradually decreases at 8 months, and decreases significantly from 9 months.

Earthworms prevent soil compaction. If you are raising seedlings, be sure to remove the earthworms.

Because earthworms can harm the roots of seedlings, generally herbaceous plant pots do not need earthworms. There should not be earthworms either.

Not just one, but at least two. They can reproduce by exchanging sperm. It's best not to think about cutting it in half. If you cut it in half, usually only the half with the heart will be alive.

Yes, earthworms reproduce asexually, which means there is no distinction between male and female. A single earthworm can reproduce on its own.

Yes, inorganic soil contains organic impurities that can survive, but they must have existed before or been transferred here to reproduce.

No, earthworms are hermaphrodites, but they require cross-fertilization.