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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What the heck is even the right explanation for this?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Not sure if it's a genuine question but I'll try to answer, I think when worms detect vibration they associate it as rain, that is why they go up ground to prevent drowning.

Edit: I got curious and it turns out my assumption was false, looks like it might be because it's easier to migrate, then there is also to avoid predator.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-earthworms-surface-after-rain/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Wow, that meme picture is a real thing? TIL;