Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems

Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems

An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University, Sorbonne University, and other institutions. The analysis, published Feb. 8 in Nature Ecology … Read more