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Massive earthworms discovered by scientists on Scottish island
Giant worms thriving thanks to lack of predators on the Isle of Rum
By Roshina Jowaheer Jan 17, 2016
Updated: Jan 17th 2016 08:48 PM
Huge earthworms the size of snakes have been discovered by scientists on the remote Isle of Rum in Scotland.
They are three times the size of a normal worm and measure up to 40cm, around the same size as a baby adder.
Scientists say they have blossomed thanks to the island's rich soil and the lack of predators.
The worms were found at Papadil, a derelict settlement home to just 30 people.
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Dr Kevin Butt, lead researcher on the earthworm study at the University of Central Lancashire, said: Without their activities we'd be a lot worse off. They're just as important as bees are in pollinating plants. They help aerate the soil and drain away water and stop surface erosion."
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