soilcreature
nounUK /ˈsɔɪlˌkriːtʃə/
US /ˈsɔɪlˌkriːtʃər/
A soil creature is a small animal that lives in the dirt.
The children found a soil creature, a wiggly earthworm, under the rock.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tiny living thing in the ground that helps plants grow.
Good soil creatures break down old leaves into food for plants.
3. Any small bug or worm you dig up in the garden.
We counted five soil creatures in our garden patch.
4. A creature that spends most of its life underground.
Moles are soil creatures that dig tunnels with their strong paws.