"Steve Calvin" wrote in message
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Sue wrote:

I'm probably absolutely wrong, but don't worms regenerate from
segments? Or is that some particular variety that wouldn't be the
common garden type?
Sue


I'm not absolutely certain either, but if I were to put a
bet down: it'd be that you're correct.

no, it seems not, an old wives tail apparently.

"It is an old wives' tale that cutting an earthworm in half will make two
earthworms.. one part may survive, but it is much more likely that both
parts will die."
http://www.gardenscience.co.nz/soil/...earthworms.htm