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That they move slowly is the reason for calling an inchworm an inchworm.
Specifically, the caterpillars in question are the larval stages of moths in the Geomitridae family. They have three pairs of legs toward the front of the body, nothing in the middle, and two or three pairs of prolegs (abdominal appendages which facilitate movement) in the rear. They therefore move by pulling the rear end forward while holding on with the front legs and then progressing forward on the front legs while holding on with the prolegs.
The overall effect is one of inching along a surface.
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What is the name for inch worm in Spanish?
The right way to say inch worm in Spanish is, oruga
Is there a name for a 4 inch brown worm that looks like a piece of wood?
Wood Worm. :D
What are the other name of worm?
There are a few types of worms I could name here so I will name them there are : Earth worms , Blood worms , and an Inch worm
What an be an inch long?
a inch worm
What worm infects plants?
inch worm
What does an inch worm become?
inch forward
Do inch worm turn into cocoons?
Inchworms typically can turn into moths. they are very small and sometimes green to green yellow
How do you pronounce inchworm?
Inch-worm.
What infects plants?
inch worm
Do inch worms have eyes?
An inch worm does have eyes. In fact, an inchworm has 6 pairs of eyes called receptors and they can tell light from dark.
What is a common name for silkworms?
It is often called the white worm!
How do you give an inch worm water?
you don't...
