Jul 19 2025ENVIRONMENT
How Tiny Worms and Algae Mix Can Mess Up Our Lakes
Lakes are getting more and more algae blooms. This is a big problem. When algae die, they sink to the bottom. There, they rot and use up all the oxygen. This creates a bad environment for many creatures. But some worms, like Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, can handle this mess. These worms burrow around, moving the settled algae and changing the lake's chemistry. The worm...
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