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Lumbricus terrestris

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

looks like this earthworm has had its fill of mud.The rains brought out a lot of these.

Notes:

Lumbricus terrestris L. (Lumbricidae)

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Comments (14)
HemaShah
http://acam.typepad.com/blog/2009/04/new-enzyme-complex-isolated-from-earthworms-is-potent-fibrinolytic-.html The earthworm has strong antioxidant ,immune boosting ,clot dissolving properties
achmmad
Wow! Sounds great idea! It has been commercialized, although I'm not yet get the functional chemical compounds. I support your idea to take a research about it! Good luck Emma!
HemaShah
Achmmad ,that is new info for me! It might be able to cure Typhus,because of its anti bacterial or Bacterial properties. i will have to research that!
achmmad
@Emma: But some people do Emma, they believe that it can cure typhus! May be you've know it too :)
HemaShah
I f you are thinking in terms of edibility promise you will not be disappointed. It is full of mud though. i have dissected these creatures as a part of my science curriculum.
GregMasteller
So, if you mail me one of these, and it looks like your pic, I might be tempted to eat it. Are you sure this is not photoshopped?
GregMasteller
Okay, but what kind of soil are you using out there? Ha!
HemaShah
Greg,this is the most important worm on earth . Very important for our existence As the name suggests it eats earth and therefore it is called Earth worm!
GregMasteller
Ours are just a dull single color of yuck, not tooty fruity - LOL
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2012

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