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European earthworms were introduced to North America by European settlers in the 1800s, altering the makeup of forests due to the absence of native earthworms following the last ice age. A new invasive species, jumping worms, arrived in the early 20th century and reproduce and consume more quickly than European worms, further changing forest ecosystems. Invasive earthworms decrease the organic layer of soil and native biodiversity while increasing soil acidity, carbon flux, and the spread of invasive plant

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