Articles About Segmented Worms Annelida

Worm Anatomy: Tube Within a Tube

In worm anatomy, the tube-within-a tube digestive system is efficient and sometimes complex. The term is a reference to the one-way food consumption process that’s common in all annelids.

Edible Worms: Tasty for Some & High in Protein

Worms, grubs, and insect larvae are tasty treats for many individuals around the world. They’re also gaining popularity in the U.S., for their protein and low-fat value.

Earthworm Farms: The Bad & the Ugly

The massive amount of living creatures in a worm bin or farm is mainly beneficial. However, predators and other creatures find the composting process attractive, to the detriment of worm health.

Earthworms & Other Peaceful Inhabitants in the Bin

Earthworm bins are alive with activity. Many beneficial creatures, along with bacteria, molds, and fungi make it a comfortable and healthy environment.

Pot Worms: Classic Soil Inhabitants

Pot worms commonly share space in earthworm farms and compost piles. They can greatly outnumber their segmented relatives without causing any harm.

Medicinal Leeches - “Worms that Suck Blood”

Sometimes called the “worms that suck blood, medicinal leeches are performing valuable services. They produce anticoagulants in their saliva that reduce or eliminate the dangers of clots in some individuals.

Millipedes: “Crusty, Crunchy Worms”

Millipedes are often identified as crusty, crunchy “worms.” Generally harmless, even in large numbers, millipedes often invade homes, particularly basements and crawl spaces.

Segmented Worms - Phylum Annelida

Segmented worms are placed in the phylum Annelida, which consists of over 12,000 species of segmented worms grouped into three classes comprising freshwater worms and earthworms, marine worms, and leeches.

Bristle Worms

There are nearly 10,000 species of bristle worm. Bristle worms can be tiny or large. Bristle worms can be benign or predatory. In fact, the bristle worm family is as diverse a worm family as one could hope to find.

Leeches - Medical Friend or Deadly Predator?

What do you know about leeches? Once valued, then reviled, the leech has never been completely understood. To some, it is a lifesaving tool of medicine; to others, leeches are deadly predators. Who’s right?

Earthworms

So you think all earthworms are the same? Think again! There are 2700 known species of earthworms on our planet!

Segmented Worms

Do you know how many species of segmented worms there are? Did you know that segmented worms are highly evolved, with a circulatory system and complex nervous system? There are over 12,000 species of segmented worm - how many segmented worms can you name?

10 Great Earth Worm Facts

These ten great earthworm facts will convince you that the earthworm is an amazing creature. Test your own knowledge against these 10 great earth worm facts!

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