Invertebrate animals commonly called "worms" include annelids, nematodes, flatworms, nemerteans, chaetognaths, priapulids, and insect larvae such as grubs and maggots.

Dec 13, 2025 · Worm, any of various unrelated invertebrate animals that typically have soft, slender, elongated bodies. Worms usually lack appendages; polychaete annelids are a …

2 days ago · Worms are one of the most fascinating groups of invertebrates found across the globe. From soil-dwelling earthworms that enrich our gardens to parasitic worms that affect …

There are approximately 2,700 different kinds of earthworms. Worms live where there is food, moisture, oxygen and a favorable temperature. If they don’t have these things, they go …

Enter the world of worms and read about various types, from earthworms to blood flukes, and find out how to avoid their parasitic cousins.

Worms belong to the ‘annelid’ family along with leeches. There are over 3,000 different types of worm, some are so tiny you would not be able to see them under a microscope.

Feb 23, 2024 · Intestinal parasites include worms and single-celled organisms that live in your intestines. A parasite is an organism that lives off another organism (host). Parasites use the …

1 day ago · As part of a collaboration between WoRMS and Edaphobase, the World Database of Nematodes (Nemys) has been integrated as the official taxonomic backbone for Nematoda in …

Oct 24, 2024 · Discover 35 fascinating facts about worms, from their vital ecological roles to surprising behaviors, and uncover their hidden world beneath our feet.

May 27, 2024 · Worms are one of the largest groups of invasive species in the world. With over one million species, the bilateral symmetry of their elongated bodies makes them easy to …