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Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens

Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens

A new study suggests superworm larvae as an efficient, museum-safe alternative for cleaning skeletal specimens, ranging from bats to wolves.

Tech & Science ·17 Jul 2026, 14:03 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read