George.com wrote:
"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




An injured worm can regenerate, depending on how much & what portion is
lost (usually to a bird)

The concept of cutting one in half is somewhat
different.................typically only the part with that smooth
girdle section will live.

HS biology

checkout

http://www.nysite.com/nature/fauna/earthworm