noun
brandling; red wiggler worm
A species of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) often used in composting; the name refers to its striped pattern.
シマミミズは堆肥作りによく使われる。
Brandling worms are often used for making compost.
釣り餌にシマミミズを買った。
I bought some red wigglers for fishing bait.
ミミズ is the general term for earthworm; シマミミズ specifies the striped composting species.
From 縞 (shima, 'stripe') + 蚯蚓 (mimizu, 'earthworm'), referring to the worm's striped appearance.