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A surprisingly detailed look at the physics of a lugworm's poop

Science | 2026-07-08 at 18:00 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
Feedback is delighted by a study of how many animals produce poop that echoes the look of the poop emoji – even the lugworm, which does it upside down
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