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.

腐烂指的是细菌把组织分解掉，并且逐渐使其液化。

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Bacteria which produce putrefaction and gas in the intestines cannot live in lactic acid.

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