What is an earthworm?
Q: What is an earthworm?
A: An earthworm is an invertebrate animal with a long, stretchy body and no legs.
Q: How many species of earthworms are there?
A: There are 5,500 known species of earthworms in 21 families.
Q: Where are earthworms found?
A: Earthworms are found everywhere, except in polar or dry climates.
Q: What is the size range of earthworms?
A: Their sizes vary: they can be between two centimeters and about three meters in length.
Q: What is the biggest known earthworm and where is it found?
A: The biggest known earthworm is the giant Gippsland earthworm, found in Australia. It can grow up to about 3 meters in length.
Q: Can most earthworms regrow lost segments?
A: Yes, most earthworms can regrow lost segments assuming the worm has not had too much damage. This capability varies by species.
Q: What is the difference between earthworms, roundworms, flatworms, inchworms, and slow-worm?
A: Roundworms and flatworms are different phyla. Inchworms are a type of caterpillar, and the slow-worm is a legless lizard. They are all classified differently from earthworms.
