QUEEN CLEOPATRA of Egypt declared them sacred, Aristotle called them the intestines of the earth. Charles Darwin felt that they played an important part in the history of the world. What animal earned the admiration of such famous people?
True, they are slimy and they wriggle. But even these qualities, which we might consider unattractive, can inspire a sense of awe once you get to know the worm a little better. All you have to do is bend down and upturn a clod of soil or disturb a layer of leaf litter, and you have entered the fascinating world of worms.
While worms may never become the most popular animals in the world, the world would certainly be a different place without them. So the next time you admire a tranquil country scene, spare a thought for the army of earthworms that are beneath your feet, busily plowing, fertilizing, and maintaining that beautiful view.
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