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Maggots

Maggots have been put on this planet to recycle waste material. These babies of houseflies tunnel through organic waste and slimy rubbish 24/7 and break it down to much smaller bits that are perfect fodder for smaller bugs and bacteria.

In no time at all, the waste will be returned to plant food. If maggots didn't perform this thankless job, humans would be up to their eyeballs in garbage.
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