The long-term meaning of that widespread exposure for human health is still much less certain.

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We’ve all lifted a rock or flowerpot and found a long, slimy worm underneath. But have you ever done so and found a long, slimy worm with a head shaped like a shovel or a hammer? If you have, you ...

It may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of the world as ...

The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person's... Earthworms are often seen as a welcome presence in ...

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Sexual reproduction allows organisms to mix up their genes and develop new adaptations to survive a harsh and ever-changing environment. Under nutrient-rich conditions, the worm C. elegans is ...