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Yes, segmented worms are very helpful to humans (especially gardeners) and the environment because those segmented worms (ex. earthworm) fertilize the dirt.

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How do segmented worms mate?

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Which characteristic is common to both segmented worms and flatworms?

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What type of worm is a leech?

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