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    • Learn more about introduced and native1 earthworms in Aotearoa2 New Zealand.

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    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 9 August 2018 Referencing Hub media
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    Use this Google slideshow to learn more about common introduced and native earthworms in New Zealand. For more information, see Native and introduced earthworms.

    1. native: A species that lives naturally in a country, as opposed to species that have been introduced by the activity of humans. 
    2. Aotearoa: The Māori name for New Zealand, meaning Land of the Long White Cloud.

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    Native and introduced earthworms

    New Zealand has over 200 known species of earthworms, with new species being identified as they are discovered. Of these, the majority are both native and endemic, meaning they are found in New ...

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      2. A species that lives naturally in a country, as opposed to species that have been introduced by the activity of humans. 

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      3. The Māori name for New Zealand, meaning Land of the Long White Cloud.

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