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earthworm
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earthworm
the common oligochete worm of the genera Lumbricus, Allobophora, Eisenia etc.; they act as intermediate hosts for a number of internal parasites of livestock, and are reputed to bring anthrax spores to the surface and precipitate an outbreak of the disease.


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It's really incredible," said Barrett, sticking his gloved hands in the compost and pulling out one of the worms, also known as red wigglers.
Line the bottom with cardboard and fill with a thick layer of shredded newspaper and moisten with water, 1 quart of soil to help the composting process, and a pound of red wiggler worms.
ART: PHOTO CUTLINE: Olivia Catalini, 5, of Lunenburg, deposits a freshly chosen red wiggler worm into her plastic container as she and her family assemble a worm bin yesterday at the Lunenburg Public Library.
 
 
 
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