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Giant earthworms found in SA 'almost certainly' a new species (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 1 week ago by [M] to c/australia@quokk.au
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In short:

An insect ecologist has been monitoring giant earthworm sightings across South Australia for 30 years, despite the species not formally being recognised in the state. 

According to a scientist and environmental consultant, the massive creatures are an "almost certainly new" species.

What's next?

Recognising a new species involves research and the publication of a scientific paper.

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[–] 2 points 1 week ago

...how giant? Please don't disappoint.

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    [–] 1 point 1 week ago

    But how venomous is it?

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