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Why are worms harmful?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Depends on what type they are and where you find them. Worms in the soil and in compost heaps are a good thing. Worms in fruit and vegetables aren't nice, if you were planning to eat that stuff.

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Some worms are beneficial such as earthworms that aerate the soil while some worms that are known as internal parasites are very harmful to our health.

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