Thread worms are a very common intestinal parasite in humans. They are contagious. They live in the intestine, adult females emerging at night to lay eggs. This causes anal itching, finger nails pick up eggs and deposit them back in the mouth or on other surfaces. They remain viable for some time. This is how the whole family can become infected with thread worms. They are not dangerous, the adults grow up to one centimetre long. They can cause disturbed sleep and itching. Some people are symptom free but still have thread worms.
Silk is produced by silkworms by secreting a fluid through their spinnerets to create a protective cocoon. The silk thread is then harvested by unraveling the cocoon.
wormology is the study of worms
Worms crawl, snakes slither
Robins are known for eating worms as a staple part of their diet. They can often be seen hopping on lawns or digging in the soil to find worms to eat.
Yes, ducks will eat worms as part of their natural diet. Worms are a good source of protein for ducks and can provide them with essential nutrients.