Did you know.....

[ramseycat]

Did you know?

-One of the most common uses of maggots today is in the fishing industry where they are used as bait to catch a variety of fish and as chum to attract the fish to the area. They are one of the most popular baits in the United Kingdom.

-Maggots have long been used to remove dead or damaged tissue from humans. The maggots feed only on the dead tissue and leave the live tissue unharmed. This process is known as maggot therapy and it is still used today in some cases.

-Maggots are also used in the forensic science industry. They can be used for dating corpses and depending on the species and amount of maggots on the corpse the forensic scientist can determine the time of death.

-Maggots eat the source of food that they hatch on. This is most commonly dead animal tissue and feces.

-Very cool and high functioning Maggots also play guitar, eat pickles and pistachios, and are skilled at home improvement projects.