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describe the reproduction cycle of an earthworm.
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earthworms reproducing sexually consists of a male and female participating and exchanging sperm and eggs. fertilization occurs in an external cocoon, which can then develop into several hundred larvae, which are released into the soil afterwards. the larvae then become fully grown adults through several moulting cycles in 6-8 weeks and start the cycle anew.
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