Vermidirs
Vermidirs is a genus of subterranean, wormlike invertebrates described to inhabit the upper soil horizons and leaf litter of temperate forests. First documented in the literature in the early 2010s, they are noted for their slender, cylindrical bodies and their habit of constructing shallow, branching tunnel networks just beneath the soil surface. The name combines roots associated with wormlike form and a suffix chosen to evoke their earthbound lifestyle.
Adults range roughly from 6 to 25 millimeters in length, with a soft, smooth cuticle and a
Vermidirs prefer moist, loamy soils with stable microclimates. They are typically nocturnal, emerging briefly after rainfall
Most species reproduce sexually, with external fertilization documented in observational studies. Eggs develop directly into juveniles,