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What class are earthworms?
Clitellata
Earthworm/Class
Is an earthworm a mollusc?
Mollusks are invertebrates such as the common snail. Most mollusks have shells. Annelids are worms such as the familiar earthworm. Annelids look like roundworms on the outside, but on the inside they are more like mollusks.
What is a earthworms family?
Family: Lumbricidae The common earthworm belongs to Lumbricidae which is one of the largest earthworm family. About 33 species of earthworms are identified under this family. Genus: Lumbricus. Species: Terrestris.
Is earthworm an insect or animal?
Yes, worms are animals. Worms are divided into three groups: the flatworm, the roundworm, and the segmented worm. Flatworms are soft, unsegmented invertebrates.
What is earthworm reptile?
it is not a reptile it is an invertebrate.
What do earthworms and snails have in common?
Worms, earthworms, and snails have similar preferences in habitat or environment. Thus, they may seem to live together. In general, they differ in some aspects and only have certain things in common. Both animals are prey, but some worms and snails may eat the other.
Are there any worms that will eat a snail?
Since snails barely come near the bottom and they continuously move, worms won’t eat them. Of course, some aggressive worms pursue snails. However, these animals only do when a snail is dead or when they ran out of food. For this reason, worms and earthworms are less likely to eat snails unless they found one lying in the ground.
What kind of food do worms and earthworms eat?
Worms and earthworms have a special diet, and lucky for snails, they are not on the list. Worms and earthworms prefer plant-based food and other microorganisms. Such things include dried leaves, rotting vegetation, and even roots. In general, they only eat what they can find in the ground.
Why are there worms and snails in my garden?
In general, worms and snails are familiar sights in the garden. Thus, you’ll often find worms in the ground as snails crawl in plants. Of course, they prefer damp and moist places, primarily because they need to keep themselves moist. However, snails have shells that protect them from harsh environments.