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species' faster reproduction rate and their ability to reproduce asexually (parthenogenesis) has contributed to their spread into the United States. The worms reach maturity in 60 days, which allows them to have two hatches per year. Eggs are wrapped in small cocoons, which overwinter while the
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because of their erratic thrashing behaviour when disturbed. The genus is native to East Asia, but they are invasive in many areas of the United States. They are a matter of concern in many states, as they disrupt the native forest ecology by affecting soil structure and chemistry.
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598:"Jumping worm (Amynthas species) | Minnesota DNR"
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674:"Amynthas Worms in Maine : Maine DACF"
822:"Jumping/Crazy/Snake Worms – Amynthas spp"
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623:""Jumping Worm" – Amynthas spp"
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772:"Jumping Worm (Amynthas spp.)"
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486:(Panha & Bantaowong, 2011)
458:(Panha & Bantaowong, 2011)
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265:(Panha & Bantaowong, 2011)
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349:Amynthas longicauliculatus
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627:Extension Richland County
49:Scientific classification
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424:Amynthas polyglandularis
534:10.3897/zookeys.90.1121
257:(Hong & Kim, 2002)
241:(Goto and Hatai, 1899)
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16:Genus of annelid worms
654:www.tsusinvasives.org
567:"Asian Jumping Worms"
168:
986:Fauna Europaea (new)
820:weeks (2021-07-28).
496:Amynthas wujhouensis
468:Amynthas tessellatus
463:Amynthas taiwumontis
434:Amynthas ruiyenensis
416:Amynthas phatubensis
366:Amynthas mekongianus
344:Amynthas kinmenensis
323:Amynthas hupbonensis
315:Amynthas hilgendorfi
186:. They are known as
41:Amynthas aspergillum
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491:Amynthas wuhumontis
474:Amynthas tokioensis
442:Amynthas sangumburi
408:Amynthas papulosus
403:Amynthas obsoletus
398:Amynthas mujuensis
385:Amynthas moakensis
335:Amynthas japonicus
326:(Stephenson, 1931)
318:(Michaelsen, 1892)
254:Amynthas assimilis
246:Amynthas alexandri
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169:Jumping behaviour.
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196:crazy worms
192:snake worms
132:Opisthopora
1122:Categories
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806:2024-02-01
781:2022-12-22
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502:References
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66:Eukaryota
43:(Taiwan)
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908:Amynthas
884:31716758
856:Amynthas
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519:Amynthas
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208:Amynthas
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