University of Idaho grad student Yaniria Sanchez-de Leon found this giant 6-inch white Palouse earthworm. Early observers reported the giant Palouse earthworms could grow 2- to 3 feet long, big but modest compared to relatives from Australia that can reach 10 feet long. |
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What kind of heart does this worm has to be able to pump blood through the entire lengths of its body?
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Oooo, imagine the fish you can catch!
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Has anyone ever seen or have a photo of the 10-foot species?
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Unfortunately, the giant earthworm from Gippsland (where I live), in Australia, is a threatened species, probably due to habitat destruction. Come and see them while you still can people!
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