"Asian jumping worm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Asian jumping worms [plural]
Etymology: Generally endemic to Asia; that are capable of 'jumping' as high as a foot. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Asian jumping worm (plural Asian jumping worms)
  1. Any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms. Categories (lifeform): Earthworms Synonyms: Alabama jumper, crazy worm, snake worm
    Sense id: en-Asian_jumping_worm-en-noun-0qxq2n92 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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