Good Worms Most worms you'll encounter won't pose any threat to you or your pets. These include earthworms, redworms, nightcrawlers and more. 27 янв. 2016 г.
Are earthworms poisonous to touch?
Earthworms are safe and fun to touch, as this Discovery Garden visitor proves. Photo by Lee Patrick. Equip yourself with a bit of knowledge, and you'll feel more confident about scooping up an earthworm or dissecting a fallen tulip tree flower. (Disclaimer: These guidelines apply to species common in the Northeast.
How are earthworms harmful?
In areas heavily infested by earthworms, soil erosion and leaching of nutrients may reduce the productivity of forests and ultimately degrade fish habitat. Without earthworms a lush forest floor. After earthworms invade, much of the beauty is gone.
Can earthworms make you sick?
“Pathogens that we already know can be carried by worms include E. coli O157 and salmonella. These bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal infections in humans and are commonly found in soil.
Can humans eat earthworms?
Earthworms are eaten in some areas of the world, including China and the Philippines (IFIS, 2009). Based on their nutrient content, earthworms Eisenia foetida are an excellent source of readily available protein and minerals in human diet and are included in the Dictionary of Food Science and Technology (IFIS, 2009).
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