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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Re: Why does an earthworm look the same on both ends?
« on: 27/01/2022 22:22:21 »
Relax, chaps! The story was amusing but sadly has fallen among pedants.
It's easy to criticise Cronin for being unobservant, but at the same time she should be applauded for entertaining at least one real kid and exercising the minds of three boys who never grew up (every scientist is a Peter Pan at heart) in this forum.
And full marks to said real kid for asking a penetrating question, plus a star for Dad's effort: the bilateral near-symmetry of animals gave Alan Turing much food for thought.
IIRC earthworms always tunnel forwards but make a vertical U-turn to bring their heads to the surface to eat.
Meanwhile I heard a great line from a woman interviewed in a serious (Radio 4, anyway) program about twins. She said "When I get dressed to go out I think "I could be really beautiful", then I look at my sister and realise I couldn't.
It's easy to criticise Cronin for being unobservant, but at the same time she should be applauded for entertaining at least one real kid and exercising the minds of three boys who never grew up (every scientist is a Peter Pan at heart) in this forum.
And full marks to said real kid for asking a penetrating question, plus a star for Dad's effort: the bilateral near-symmetry of animals gave Alan Turing much food for thought.
IIRC earthworms always tunnel forwards but make a vertical U-turn to bring their heads to the surface to eat.
Meanwhile I heard a great line from a woman interviewed in a serious (Radio 4, anyway) program about twins. She said "When I get dressed to go out I think "I could be really beautiful", then I look at my sister and realise I couldn't.
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