Worms are many different distantly related bilateral animals that typically have a long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and usually no eyes.
Worms are neither insects nor amphibians, but it is easy to understand why many confuse them as such. Worms have a slimy body and can often be seen in wet soils, just like amphibians. They can also be described as ‘creepy crawlies’, a term used to describe all kinds of insects.
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Enter the world of worms and read about various types, from earthworms to blood flukes, and find out how to avoid their parasitic cousins.
Intestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host unknowingly ingests their microscopic eggs.
Most worms live in our gardens and in other soiled areas such as fields and farms. Worms do not have arms, legs or bones, instead, they have a soft, often segmented body which is covered a tiny hairs or bristles that help them move along.
Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool. Types of intestinal worms include tapeworm, hookworm, liver fluke,...
worm, any of various unrelated invertebrate animals that typically have soft, slender, elongated bodies. Worms usually lack appendages; polychaete annelids are a conspicuous exception.
In this guide, we explore 50 types of worms, covering their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and ecological importance. By understanding these types of worms, you can appreciate how vital they are to ecosystems, agriculture, and even scientific research.