answersLogoWhite

0

Why does a worm need to stay moist?

User Avatar

Leithsadi

Lvl 1
14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Because they can't breathe if dry

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are worms skin called?

I'm not sure but worms do need to stay moist to breath and they have segments on the outside of their body a grown worm can have up to 100 or more segments on their body. And on each segment is little hairs called bristles they have the worm move!From- a 7th grader :)


Do earthworms need to stay moist?

Yes. earthworms require their skin to be moist to breathe.


How much water do worms need daily?

Worms do not need water in the sense of volume per day to imbibe. Worms have to stay moist, but will actually drown in water. So long as their habitat stays moist, but not wet, they will be fine.


What is the climate in Plymouth?

worm and moist


Do toads need to stay moist?

Yes, but they do not need as much moisture as frogs


How long can semi aquatic turtles stay out of water?

Forever, they just need to stay moist.


Why does the frog's skin need to stay moist?

Its a cold blood animal.


Do a cocktails eggs need to stay worm?

Yes, cockatiel eggs need to be kept warm. :}


What are the features of a worm?

it breaths through moist skin


How can you find a worm?

Always in moist areas under , and under algae


Can a worm stop breathing if it gets too dried out since it breathes through its moist skin?

Yes it is true that a worm can stop breathing if it gets to dried out since it breathes through its moist skin.


Why do snails have to keep moist?

Snails need to keep moist to prevent dehydration. Their bodies are primarily composed of water, and they rely on a thin layer of mucus to retain moisture and stay hydrated. If snails dry out, it can lead to serious health problems and even death.