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What scientists know about fat innkeeper worms
Thousands of fat innkeeper worms (aka the “penis fish”) washed up on the shores of a Northern California beach this month. These creatures are invertebrates, commonly found underground.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readThousands of fat innkeeper worms (aka the “penis fish”) washed up on the shores of a Northern California beach this month. These creatures are invertebrates, commonly found underground. Its name, innkeeper, refers to how it builds tunnels for other aquatic creatures. The worm can live up to 25 years, and is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.
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4 of 5LA councilmembers on the right of homeless people to sleep in public- 0:00Supreme Court lets stand a lower court’s ruling: Homeless people have a right to sleep outside
- 11:22Supreme Court to hear Trump tax return case, and Wisconsin judge rules on purging voter rolls
- 20:33Instagram-famous fashion company is under investigation for underpaying workers in LA
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