Class Digochaeta (Phylum Annelida)
Examples and Traits
Class Digochaeta consists of the Earthworms. They eat soil and break down organic matter as they tunnel through it. Their wastes provide helpful nutrients to the soil, which are very healthy for plants. They have a huge ecological importance in creating better soil and aiding plant growth. They can also be used for vermacomposting, which is using earthworms to compost.