Since worms eat bacteria that feed on decaying plants and carcasses, she figured they should be able to detect and home in on the aromas of putrefaction.
自打蛔虫靠腐烂动植物身上的细菌为生起,她认为它们能辨认和追踪腐烂的气味。
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Putrefaction refers to the breaking down and gradual liquefaction of tissue by bacteria.