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Why do earthworms appear more when it rains?
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Why do earthworms appear more when it rains?

There are many theories as to why earthworms emerge during rain, ranging from oxygen absorption to the need to move quickly for mating or migration.

December 10, 2024
Worms eat invading Europe
Animal world

Worms eat invading Europe

The proliferation of an alien worm of Argentine origin threatens the native wildlife of Europe.

February 13, 2020
Canada discovered rare earthworm fossils
Archeology

Canada discovered rare earthworm fossils

Canadian paleontologists recently learned that, for more than a decade, they have owned a fossil of hard-shelled worms that lived hundreds of millions of years ago.

December 17, 2018
Detecting worms with relatives
Biology

Detecting worms with relatives

Researchers have suddenly discovered a creature that is a long-lost relative of mankind: the pink cave worm - marine animals that have up to 70% of the human genome.

December 17, 2018
The invaders do to change the world
Biology

The invaders do to change the world

The appearance of an alien creature can permanently alter or destroy native flora and fauna. Natural development history has recorded invasions that have permanently cha…

December 17, 2018
Amphibious species take their skin ... feed me
Biology

Amphibious species take their skin ... feed me

On the outside, this species looks like normal worms, living mainly on the ground. Due to living in a dark environment, the visual organs of this amphibian completely di…

December 17, 2018