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No: in fact, parasites such as flatworms and roundworms also prey on earthworms. Earthworms are highly beneficial, not feeding off living organisms, but breaking down decomposing organic material.
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∙ 10y agoNo, earthworms aren't arthropods; earthworms, along with leeches and ragworms belong to phylum Annelida which is a different phylum from Arthropoda (the arthropods). Arthropods are characterized by jointed limbs, segmented bodies, and a hard exoskeleton; which description better suits insects, millipedes, crustaceans, etc.
Interestingly enough, there is a worm called a velvet worm which is thought to be related to arthropods.
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∙ 10y agoNo, they are decomposers.
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What is the niche of any given arthropod?
Earthworms decompose dead organisms
Are earthworms insects?
No they are not. They do not have 6 legs. They are part of a phylum called Annelida. In that phylum they are in a class called Clitellata. In contrast, insects are part or the phylum Arthropoda and the class Insecta,
What evedince suggest that arthropods might have envovled from annenlids?
Annelids are segmented in much the same way as arthropods (think of earthworms). Primitive arthropods include centi- and millipedes, with many unspecialized legs (legs in more advanced arthropods often specialized to form antennae, mandibles and pedipalps), and they're as long and thin as segmented worms. Also, there's a possible 'intermediate form', Peripatus, the velvet worm, being long, thin and soft-skinned, but also having many stubby legs!
Do snail or earthworms travel faster?
earthworms travel faster
What bacteria are in earthworms?
The bacteria in earthworms is called Eisenia Fetida it's in most earthworms
What characteristics do arthropods share with earthworms?
an open circulatory system
Are fireflies herbivores?
No they aren't, they sometimes attack earthworms, ants, snails, shellfish and many other arthropods.
What is the niche of any given arthropod?
Earthworms decompose dead organisms
What animal group does tapeworm belong to?
It belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
What do Flatwood Salamanders eat?
Flatwood salamanders are an endangered animal. They eat mostly arthropods and earthworms. They are carnivorous animals and will not eat any plants.
Are earthworms insects?
No they are not. They do not have 6 legs. They are part of a phylum called Annelida. In that phylum they are in a class called Clitellata. In contrast, insects are part or the phylum Arthropoda and the class Insecta,
Is a millipede is a worm?
No. Millipedes are myriapods, meaning "many feet". Centipedes are also myriapods. Segmented worms are annelids; earthworms and leaches belong to this group. Also, myriapods are arthropods; annelids are not.
Are badgers omnivores?
Yes it is. Badgers have a wide variety of foods in their diet. They will eat earthworms, arthropods, mammals, birds, reptiles and even fish. They also eat cereals, fruits and seeds.
Why are arthropods called arthropods?
They express the characteristics inherent to arthropods. All insects are arthropods. Not all arthropods are insects.
What evedince suggest that arthropods might have envovled from annenlids?
Annelids are segmented in much the same way as arthropods (think of earthworms). Primitive arthropods include centi- and millipedes, with many unspecialized legs (legs in more advanced arthropods often specialized to form antennae, mandibles and pedipalps), and they're as long and thin as segmented worms. Also, there's a possible 'intermediate form', Peripatus, the velvet worm, being long, thin and soft-skinned, but also having many stubby legs!
Are the phylums Ctenophora or Platyhelminthes protostome or deuterostonme?
"They are neither. This is because they do not have a true gut. Protostomes are annelidids(earthworms) Mollusca(clams, snails, octopus, etc.) and arthropods which are your insects or spiders. The only Deuterostomes are Phlya Chordota and Echinodermata." The above answer is incorrect. Plathyhelminthes are protostomes. There are many, MANY groups of protostomes besides annelids, molluscs, and arthropods.
Are mammals part of the arthropods?
NO Mammals are not arthropods. Arthropods are insects.
