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The BLOOD-WORM So called from its bright, san- 

 guinary nppearance, does not seem to be of any distinct 

 dass, but is, in all probability, the young of the red- 

 ivorms, described under the preceding head. These are 

 chiefly found in dunghills, more especially where rather 

 moist, and between the lower part of the dung and the 

 surface of the soil. 



Their appearance is very tempting, and we accordingly 

 find, that various of the more crafty and delicate fish, 

 such as the carp, wiD take this, when they reject every 

 other kind of bait. As this worm very rarely exceeds 

 two inches in length, and often is much less, the hook 

 ought to be small and delicate. 



With fine tackle, it will not be the fault of the lure if 

 the angler be not successful. Gudgeons, in particular, are 

 extremely fond of the Hood-ivorm, and even perch will 

 sometimes eagerly take it, when they shew indifference 

 to a larger bait. 



We must not deceive ourselves into the opinion, that 

 the worm is so designated on account of any quality or 

 abundance of blood, but merely from its flesh being thus 

 richly coloured : the blood of all worms is white. 



TURNIP-WORMS Are of a peculiar appearance, hav- 

 ing greenish blue heads, and cream-coloured bodies. 

 They are commonly found under large wide turnips, and 

 under large potatoes, in both of which they make holes, 

 and occasionally seem to nestle in the cavities occasioned 

 by their own depredations. 



When first exposed to view, they generally curl them- 

 selves up into a ring, in which state they will often re- 

 maia a long time, without making any effort to get 



away. 



