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I think it probably has to do with drying out- they move away from light to retain their moisture. We all know the sun dries things and since they live underground, they would be more susceptible to drying out and dying than other organisms.
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∙ 12y agobecause they are pink and skinny and long and wiggly and they like dirt
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∙ 10y agoThey dry out easily and light disorients and paralyzes them if they're in the light for more than an hour. Also, predators such as birds find them easily in the light.
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∙ 7y agoWorms have very poor eyesight - their eyes can barely distinguish between light and dark. Their instinct is to go underground where it's moist.
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What happen when you touched an earthworm with a toothpick?
They will move away from light because heat from the sun or a light source will dry out their skin and kill them.
What is the function of earthworm brain?
the brain is essential for the movement of the earthworm. If the brain of the earthworm is removed, the earthworm will move continuously without stop
Does a earthworm move?
It use their side's mussel to move.
Do the plan-aria move toward or away from light?
Planarians exhibit a fairly strong negative geo-tropism and would move away from light.
How many bristles does an earthworm have?
enough to move.
What type of skeleton helps and earthworm to move?
earthworm moves by the hair like projections called setae .
How do amphibian larvae move?
they move away from light and sort of drift with the current
How does an earthworm react to light and darkness?
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How does an earthworm move on soil?
the slither or glide as it as no bone.
How does an earthworm move on the soil?
the slither or glide as it as no bone.
Can a earthworm move?
Yes they can they use there muscles in there back
Do first instar larvae move away from light?
yes
