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No they are not. They do not have 6 legs.
They are part of a phylum called Annelida.
In that phylum they are in a class called Clitellata.
In contrast, insects are part or the phylum Arthropoda and the class Insecta,
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∙ 8y agoNo. Earthworms are annelids, commonly known as segmented worms. Insects are arthropods. They are about as closely related to insects as we are to sea urchins.
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Do snail or earthworms travel faster?
earthworms travel faster
Are earthworms arthropods?
No: in fact, parasites such as flatworms and roundworms also prey on earthworms. Earthworms are highly beneficial, not feeding off living organisms, but breaking down decomposing organic material.
What bacteria are in earthworms?
The bacteria in earthworms is called Eisenia Fetida it's in most earthworms
Are arthropoda bilateral?
Yes. Most phyla evidence bilateral symmetry including flatworms, earthworms, many molluscs, and chordates including fish and mammals. Arthropoda, including insects, are bilaterally symmetric.
Why are earthworms and leeches in different class?
earthworms penises are longer
Are earthworms animals or insects?
Earthworms belong are Annelids which belong to the Kingdom Animalia so technically they are animals. Insects are also animals (Animalia). But no, earthworms are not insects.
How come Earthworms dont shed their skin like other Insects?
Earthworms are not insects. (Not all insects shed their skin.)
Are centipedesand millipedes and earthworms insects?
no. they are all invertibrates but not insects
Do earthworms eat insects?
No,They eat earth & soil
When do spottedsalamanders eat?
earthworms, insects...whatever it can get it's hands on.
What is a description of the earthworms habitat?
Earthworms live in the ground, they eat little tiny insects and compost if you make a compost bin.
Do rodents eat moles?
Nope... their main diet is earthworms and insects.
What organ to both earthworms and grasshoppers share?
they are both insects
What do aerican toads eat?
They eat small invertebrates like insects and earthworms.
Do snails eat owls?
Most owls eat: insects, Spiders earthworms,snailsand crabs fish, reptiles,amphibians
What is the kauri snails food chain?
earthworms insects insect larvae and other snails
Do raccoons excavate?
Yes, raccoons do dig, especially when looking for insects, earthworms and grubs.
