Earthworm species Lumbricus Rubellus have flattened body shape. Number of sections 90-195 segments. Clitellum lies in the 27-32 segment. This type of worm can not compete so that her body is smaller, if its farmers together with other earthworm species. However, if reared in isolation, her size could match or exceed the other types. The following characteristics of the worm Lumbricus Rubellus detail:
- Relatively small body size with a length of 8-14 cm.
- Body color, especially bright brown dorsally reddish to purple, cream-colored belly, and tail yellowish.
- Rounded dorsal body shape and vertical flat.
- Clitellum number of segments in the segment 6-7.
- Holes located in the male genital segments to-14, while the female genital opening is located on the 13th segment.
- His movements were slow.
- Body water content of 70-78%.