Worms don't lay eggs, they produce cocoons which contain multiple fertilized eggs. Earthworms are hermaphroditic, having both male and female reproductive organs. To mate worms align themselves head-to-head and exchange sperm from the clitellum (thickened glandular band at the anterior end of adult worms). 7 нояб. 2010 г.
How long does it take for an egg to become a worm?
After 14-21 days baby worms hatch from the eggs. One to five worms emerge from each egg. In 60-90 days, the young worms are mature.
How many worms are in an egg?
How to hatch compost worm eggs. Compost worm eggs have 2-5 baby worms inside, and will usually hatch within 6 - 8 weeks. But worm eggs can be a fickle, so if the weather is too hot or cold, you might end up waiting longer than that.
What does it look like when worms have babies?
Waiting for the Eggs to Hatch Cocoons have a hard shell that protects the eggs and developing worm babies. About the size of a grain of rice, the cocoons start out a luminescent white color. As they mature, they gradually darken, turning yellow and then brown. When they become a reddish color, they are ready to hatch.
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