Invertebrate that aerates the soil (9)

I believe the answer is:

earthworm

(Other definitions for earthworm that I've seen before include "Soil dweller" , "Soil-dwelling invertebrate" , "What mole eats" , "Burrowing creature" , "Tunneller" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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