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**CoiI8XIj** · 03-24-2012, 07:35 PM

Fascinating.

The short version:

They have no eyes but can 'see' light. They have five hearts but no lungs. Each worm has both sets of reproductive organs and during intercourse both parties become fertilised but they don't reproduce asexually. Different types of earthworms can live from one to ten years and reports of up to 20.

They have preferences in diet with some studies showing they like maple over oak leaves and clover over grass.

They are capable of aestivation.

Reference and a very interesting read: How Earthworms Work.

03-24-2012, 07:35 PM	#8
CoiI8XIj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Fascinating. The short version: They have no eyes but can 'see' light. They have five hearts but no lungs. Each worm has both sets of reproductive organs and during intercourse both parties become fertilised but they don't reproduce asexually. Different types of earthworms can live from one to ten years and reports of up to 20. They have preferences in diet with some studies showing they like maple over oak leaves and clover over grass. They are capable of aestivation. Reference and a very interesting read: How Earthworms Work.
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