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elegans. They've discovered that the presence of dead members of their species has profound behavioral and physiological effects, leading the worms to reproduce more quickly, shortening their ...

Worms experience altered fertility and lifespan when exposed to dead counterparts. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 26, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 05 / 250522162703.htm ...

Preserved burrows found in ancient rocks suggest that trap-jaw worms have burst from the sand to snatch fish for millions of years. Predatory sand striker worms can grow up to 10 feet in length.

A new open-access resource, the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) Database, is giving scientists, conservationists, and the public an unprecedented look at the true scale of ocean life ...

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PESHAWAR: The director general of Rescue 1122, Shah Fahad, has said that firefighting remains one of their core statutory responsibilities under KP Emergency Service Act, with urban fire rescue ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Slow worms are often mistaken for snakes, and these common creatures can be spotted on woodland walks or even in your own garden.

The primary reason is that worms simply need to breathe. They don’t have lungs, but instead absorb oxygen through their skin. When the soil becomes saturated, the rain helps regulate its ...