In all, there are around 500 species of leeches living on the planet today, but only 63 can be found in North America and 35 in Ontario. Continue reading [...]…

At last count, there were more than 9,000 species of segmented worms on the planet today. Some of the most common types of segmented worms include earthworms, leeches, and sandworms. Continue reading [...]…

To learn exactly what type of worm is living in your cherry tree you will need to collect specific information on the appearance and behavior of the animal in question. Once you have this information, you can go online to find out the specific type of worm or visit your local library or bookstore to find books on worms Continue reading [...]…

Earthworms don't actually bite, but their skin can cause major irritation on human skin if contact last more than a few minutes. The irritation is not a result of the actual worm skin but rather the materials that worms pick up as they writhe, wriggle, and borough inside the earth and along the ground. Continue reading [...]…

While leeches are not known to transmit disease, they can cause irritation and other allergic reactions in hosts as well as an infection or blood poisoning. In addition, a leech bite can bleed for hours if not treated. First, you must remove the leech by pushing the leech off the skin from the skinny end. Continue reading [...]…

There are literally thousands of different types of worms on the earth. Some can be found in just about any garden or backyard, while others may be found buried beneath the sand on hundreds of beaches overseas. Continue reading [...]…

Rarely will you find a lone worm writhing around in the soil with no other worms to be found. Worms must live in the soil, but not just any soil. Due to certain ideal conditions, large numbers of worms will gravitate towards certain areas. This means that you will find worms living in large groups, rather than living alone. About Worm Habitats Worms must live in rich, moist soil. Worms’ bodies are 80% water and they have no lungs. They respire through their skin. This means that humid conditions are crucial to their survival. If they do not live in moist, humid conditions, their skin will dry out and they will suffocate. The worm coats itself with mucus, which allows dissolved oxygen to pass into its bloodstream. This mucus also lubricates the worm’s body making it easy to pass through Continue reading [...]…

The earthworm is by far the most vast and varied group of segmented worms on the planet. Just think, there are more than 2,700 different types or earthworm living in every corner of the earth today. Continue reading [...]…

If you’re interested in worm pictures, you can always find them online, of course. However, some online resources for worm pictures are much better than others. Many online resources offer only a few worm pictures while others may offer hundreds. If you’re looking for a large number of worm pictures all in one place, there are several worthwhile websites available, including Photo Vault and Pic Search. If you have a specific worm in mind, MSN Encarta is an excellent resource. Continue reading [...]…

There are literally hundreds of thousands of worm species in the world today and roughly 2,700 are earthworms. Although there are thousands of different species of worms around the world, worms share a number of common characteristics. Their physical characteristics are similar as well as their diet, reproduction, where they live, and defense mechanisms. Worm Physical Characteristics For starters, worms have no lungs. This means, they breathe through their skin, so the worm’s environment and the worm’s skin must be moist at all times. This allows the worm to breathe in oxygen. While the sand may be moist and wet closer the water, the majority of the sand is dry. If the worm’s skin dries out, the worm will die from suffocation. In addition, too much moisture can also be detrimental Continue reading [...]…

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. Continue reading [...]…