What Does It Mean When Worms Clump Together?

However, when worms are clumping together in corners & around edges of the worm farm, this indicates that there is something wrong with the bedding they're in; i.e. too hot, too wet, too dry, too acidic, etc. They aren't happy with the bedding and are doing their utmost to get away from it.

Why do worms come together?

When mating, another worm and I join together with heads pointing in opposite directions. Sperm is passed from one worm to the other and stored in sacs. Then a cocoon forms on each of us on our clitellum. As we back out of the narrowing cocoons, eggs and sperm are deposited in the cocoon.

Do worms stick together?

If the worms decide the time is right, they align their undersides and secrete a mucousy substance that holds them tightly against each other.