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Why are earthworms called farmer's friends?

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Earthworms are called farmer's friends because:

1. Earthworm's movement loosens the soil. It makes air and water flow through the soil easily.
2. Earthworms eat harmful insects.
3. The waste left behind by earthworms fertilise the soil.

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