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The article subtitle claims C. elegans is a parasite. That is incorrect. C. elegans tends to live in places like apple orchard floors where they eat decaying fr
by droithomme 12y ago
The article subtitle claims C. elegans is a parasite. That is incorrect. C. elegans tends to live in places like apple orchard floors where they eat decaying fruit. They are quite harmless and have been instrumental in genetics research.
- IndianAstronaut 12y agoC. Elegans is related to many species of parasite. I used to use it to help understand strongylioides.