Pheretima Posthuma is a species of earthworm belonging to the Megascolecidae Family. Earthworms belonging to the Megascolecidae Family are found primarily in portions of Southeast Asia, such as India, as well as parts of Oceania and North America.

What do you mean by Pheretima?

Pheretima is a genus of earthworms found mostly in New Guinea and parts of Southeast Asia. ... As with all earthworms, development of young is without a larval stage and takes place in cocoons. Pheretima are generally nocturnal, like most earthworms, and have an aversion to light.

Is Pheretima an omnivore?

Pheretima (earthworm) and related organisms feed upon the decaying organic matter found in the soil. They also feed on the bits of plants and animal matter. Thus, they are omnivorous.