Compost Heap Creatures
A compost heap is a home for worms, millipedes, and insect larvae. They tunnel through leaves and peels and mix the waste together.
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Examples
- A worm wiggling under fallen leaves in a garden.
- A millipede crawling under a rotting log.
Key takeaways
- Worms, millipedes, and insect larvae live in compost.
- Their tunnels mix the waste and let air in.
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