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Bipalium species are predatory.Some species prey on earthworms, while others may also feed on mollusks. [10] [11] These flatworms can track their prey. [12]When captured, earthworms begin to react to the attack, but the flatworm uses the muscles in its body, as well as sticky secretions, to attach itself to the earthworm to prevent escape.
This tube worm can reach lengths over 3 m (10 ft), and grows very slowly, with individuals living to be over 250 years old. [4] It forms a biodiverse habitat by creating large aggregations of hundreds to thousands of individuals. Living in these aggregations are over 100 different species of animals, many of which are found only at these depths ...
The giant Palouse earthworm or Washington giant earthworm (Driloleirus americanus, meaning lily-like worm [2]) is a species of earthworm belonging to the genus Driloleirus inhabiting the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, in the United States. The worm was discovered in 1897 by Frank Smith near Pullman, Washington. It can ...
These giant earthworms average 1 metre (3.3 ft) long and 2 centimetres (0.79 in) in diameter and can reach 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length; however, their body is able to expand and contract making them appear much larger. On average they weigh about 200 grams (0.44 lb).
Eisenia fetida, known under various common names such as manure worm, [2] redworm, brandling worm, panfish worm, trout worm, tiger worm, red wiggler worm, etc., is a species of earthworm adapted to decaying organic material. These worms thrive in rotting vegetation, compost, and manure. They are epigean, rarely found in soil.
Alitta succinea (known as the pile worm, clam worm or cinder worm) [3] is a species of marine annelid in the family Nereididae (commonly known as ragworms or sandworms). [4] It has been recorded throughout the North West Atlantic, as well as in the Gulf of Maine and South Africa. [2]
Placentonema gigantissima is a giant nematode that parasitizes the placenta of the sperm whale.With a length of 8.4 metres (28 ft) and a diameter of 2.5 centimetres (0.98 in), it is potentially the largest nematode worm ever described, inhabiting the largest mammals of the world. [1]
Ice worms are the only known psychrophilic annelids. [3] Adult ice worms are approximately 1.5–2.5 centimeters (0.6–1.0 inch) long. [1] They live their entire lives in snow or ice. The ice worm's dark pigmentation helps protect it from solar ultraviolet radiation. [4]