Characteristics of Worms

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Which phylum do flatworms belong to?

  • Platyhelminthes (correct)
  • Nematoda
  • Annelida
  • Mollusca

Which type of worm does not have a segmented body?

  • Roundworms
  • Segmented worms
  • Flatworms (correct)
  • Earthworms

What is the role of earthworms in maintaining healthy soil?

  • They create tunnels that assist with soil drainage
  • They aerate the soil by burrowing through it
  • They secrete a substance that deters pests
  • They feed on organic material, aiding in decomposition and adding nitrogen to the soil (correct)

Which is a common parasitic worm that infects humans?

<p>Ascaris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of worm has a digestive system with only one opening?

<p>Flatworms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes worms from other animals?

<p>Long bodies and no legs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do worms sense their environment?

<p>Through a simple brain connected to a nerve cord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can worms live?

<p>In freshwater, saltwater, and on land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three primary types of worms?

<p>Flatworms, roundworms, and segmented worms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of some flatworms?

<p>They are predators and hunt for food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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