Invasive Worms Spreading in Arboretum Forests, Limited Effects So Far

Hand holding several jumping worms (Amynthas species)

UW–Madison Arboretum ecologist Brad Herrick displays several jumping worms. Photo: Eric Hamilton

Despite Asian jumping worms’ known appetite for leaf litter and tendency to change soil nutrients, researchers found limited evidence of changes to vegetation in areas where the worms have invaded the UW–Madison Arboretum.

Read full UW News story by Eric Hamilton, January 11, 2018

 

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