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Yes. earthworms require their skin to be moist to breathe.
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What conditions do earthworms need to survive?
Moist healthy, unpolluted soil.
Why earthworms moist?
earthworms are moist because gases can pass easily them as they breath through the skin
Are earthworms sensitive to touch?
no you can cut it and they will become two.
Do earthworms breathe in dirt?
yes earthworms do breath in dirt they do this through their skin as they have moist skin
How earthworms get oxygen to their. Cells?
Oxygen dissolves on the mucus of their skin and goes into their cardiovascular system. And since it goes through the mucus of their skin they have to stay moist.
Do toads need to stay moist?
Yes, but they do not need as much moisture as frogs
Where are earthworms present?
Most usually anywere were there is moist and rich soil. If you are looking to find earthworms, you would probably be very lucky if you searched under a object were the soil is cool and moist, and the earthworms would have a place to hide. So basically, in topsoil.
How long can semi aquatic turtles stay out of water?
Forever, they just need to stay moist.
Why do snails have to keep moist?
They breath through their skin and need to stay moist to do so.
Are earthworms has dry skin?
No they have moist skin otherwise they would dry out.
Why does a worm need to stay moist?
Because they can't breathe if dry
Why does the frog's skin need to stay moist?
Its a cold blood animal.
