Earthworms Found To Contain Chemicals From Households And Animal...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Wed, 02/27/2008 - 07:00

Earthworms studied in agricultural fields have been found to contain organic chemicals from household products and manure, indicating that such substances are entering the food chain.

Manure and biosolids, the solid byproduct of wastewater treatment, were applied to the fields as fertilizer.

Earthworms continuously ingest soils for nourishment and can accumulate the chemicals present in the soil.

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