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Amazing earthworms

SOME earthworms in Australia are about 2m long. They hatch out of eggs about a year after being "laid". They reach maturity at about five years old, and have an average size of 2m long, 3cm thick. Some reports indicate specimens have grown to 3m in length.

SOME earthworms in Australia are about 2m long. They hatch out of eggs about a year after being "laid". They reach maturity at about five years old, and have an average size of 2m long, 3cm thick. Some reports indicate specimens have grown to 3m in length.

Amazing Facts, Ladybird; everything2.com

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