Earthworm

The  is an animal in DayZ Standalone, living in the soil beneath Chernarus. It can be obtained from the ground to use for crafting Fishing Bait. They are also stackable up to a maximum of 10.

Obtaining
It can be dug up by using a Farming Hoe, Shovel, Pickaxe, or even a Knife. Can be combined with a Fishing Hook to catch fish.

Trivia

 * Earthworms in real life are edible and contain a very high amount of protein.
 * The description may be an indirect reference to the 1994 side-scrolling platforming video game Earthworm Jim.