Eisenia fetida, a species of earthworm is also called as

Mauro worm

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Soil worm

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Agricultural worm

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Mud worm

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Solution

The correct option is B Soil worm
Eisenia fetida also known as soil worm, redworm, branding worm, panfish worm, trout worm, tiger worm, red wiggler worm etc. It is a species of earthworm adapted to decaying organic material. It is used for vermicomposting. These worms thrive in rotting vegetation, compost and manure. Hence, option B is correct.

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