On 10/18/2012 8:38 PM, John D'hondt wrote:
Another new bad thing is an explosion of a new species, the New Zealand
flatworm, (Arthurdendyus triangulatus) that is known to reduce earthworm
populations below detectable levels. The situation is dire. We even noticed
36 immature worms eating a big slug (Arion sp.) and one half grown worm
holding a life Tipula fly (big!) on the ground and preventing this from
talking off.
Interesting times.
I would say that you have the making of a great new nature video, an
action packed thriller...to say the least.
......birds eating most of the worms in raised beds causing them to sink
and become more compacted.....hawks eating the birds doing this
then flatworms moving in and decimating earthworm populations all over
again.... what a scenario...document this in a video and sell the dvd
for $25 each - upload trailer to youtube, let it go viral, make lots of
money, buy villa on the cote d'azur, retire kick back and relax eat
truffle quiche .............
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