Giant Gippsland earthworm - Wikipedia
WEBThese giant earthworms average 1 metre (3.3 ft) long and 2 centimetres (0.79 in) in diameter and can reach 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length; however, their body is able to expand and contract making them appear much larger. …
Meet Australia's Giant Gippsland Earthworm, The World's Biggest Worm
WEBSep 1, 2021 · Native to the Gippsland region of Victoria, the giant earthworm known as Megascolides australis is the largest worm on Earth that can reach 10 feet in length.
Meet the Giant Gippsland Earthworm: World’s Largest Worm
WEBJan 25, 2024 · The Giant Gippsland Earthworm is the largest worm in the world, reaching lengths of up to 3 meters. These elusive creatures are native to the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, and are a rare sight to behold.
Microchaetus rappi - Wikipedia
WEBMicrochaetus rappi, the African giant earthworm, is a large earthworm in the family Microchaetidae, the largest of the segmented worms (commonly called earthworms). It averages about 1.4 meters (4.5 feet) in length, but can reach a length of as much as 6.7 meters (22 feet) and can weigh over 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds).
Biggest Earthworms in the World - YouTube
WEBNov 30, 2014 · If you have ever wondered how fantastically big our earthworm friends can get, then you’re at the right place. Here are 5 of the biggest earthworm species from all around the world. ...more...
Discover the Largest Worm in the World - A-Z Animals
WEBApr 1, 2023 · The largest worm in the world is the giant Gippsland earthworm (Megasolides australis). On average, this worm is about 3.3 feet (1 meter) long and 0.79 inches (2 centimeters) in diameter. It often weighs up to 0.44 pounds (200 grams). Giant Gippsland earthworms have a relatively long lifespan, living up to …
The Largest Earthworm in the World - Animals Around The Globe
WEBAug 17, 2024 · Discovered in South Africa in 1967, this colossal specimen measured an astonishing 21 feet (6.7 meters) in length and 0.8 inches (20 millimeters) in diameter, earning it a prestigious place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Despite this singular giant, the species typically averages a more modest length of about 4.5 feet (1.4 meters).
Largest Earthworm in the World - A-Z Animals
WEBSep 19, 2022 · The largest earthworm species in the world is the giant Gippsland earthworm (Megascolides australis). These earthworms are very rare, found only in one river valley located in southeast Australia – the Bass River Valley of South Gippsland.
Longest earthworm - Guinness World Records
WEBThe longest earthworm is Microchaetus rappi of South Africa. In 1967 a giant specimen measuring 6.7 m (21 ft) in length when naturally extended and 20 mm (0.8 in) in diameter was found on a road between Alice and King William's Town.
Lineus longissimus - Wikipedia
WEBThe bootlace worm (Lineus longissimus) is a species of ribbon worm and one of the longest known animals, with specimens up to 55 m (180 ft) long being reported. [1] Its mucus is highly toxic. [2]
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