Centipedes

Yes, pinworms are highly contagious. They can spread easily through the transfer of eggs from contaminated surfaces, such as bedding or clothing, to the mouth. Good hygiene practices, such as washing hands regularly and thoroughly cleaning bedding and clothing, can help prevent the spread of pinworms.

I think not, but you might want to do more research on the subject.

Septa in earthworms are thin, transverse partitions that divide the coelomic cavity into segments. They provide structural support and help maintain the shape of the earthworm's body. Septa also play a role in compartmentalizing the coelomic fluid, allowing for more efficient movement of nutrients, gases, and waste products within the worm's body.

A hydrostatic skeleton or hydroskeleton is a structure found in many cold-blooded organisms and soft-bodied animals consisting of a fluid-filled cavity, the coelom, surrounded by muscles. Some examples are soft bodied animals such as sea anemones and earthworms. Hydrostatic skeletons have a role in the locomotion of echinoderms (starfish, sea urchins), cnidarians (jellyfish), annelids (earthworms), nematodes, and other invertebrates. They have some similarities to muscular hydrostats.

Not all centipedes are poisonous, but some species can produce venom that they use to incapacitate their prey. The venom of centipedes can cause pain, swelling, and redness in humans, but the severity of the reaction varies depending on the species and individual. It's important to be cautious around centipedes, especially if you are unsure of their type.

Leeches usually lay eggs in cocoons rather than giving birth to live young. Each leech cocoon can contain multiple eggs, and once hatched, the baby leeches are independent and continue their life cycle on their own.

Flatworms rely on diffusion for respiration, where gases are exchanged directly through their body surface. Excretion in flatworms primarily occurs through specialized cells called flame cells, which filter waste and excess water from their bodies.

The largest species of leeches can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) in length, although most species are much smaller, averaging around 3-4 inches (7-10 cm). Size can vary depending on the species and their environment.

Yes, annelids have a true coelom that is lined with mesodermal peritoneum. This coelomic cavity houses their organs and provides space for movement and circulation of fluid.

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per body section, which means they have four legs on each segment of their body. This distinguishes them from centipedes, which have only one pair of legs per body segment.

Mealworms change into darkling beetles. The transformation from mealworm to beetle involves a pupal stage where they undergo metamorphosis. The adult darkling beetles are capable of reproducing and starting the life cycle over again.

Worms, like all large groups of animals, are highly diverse. The word worm can mean a number of different groups of animals. From polychaetes, to flatworms. Worms eat detritus, plant matter, other animals, even larger animals are eaten by parasitic worms sometimes.

Grub worms are the larvae from June bugs in early summer (June). June bugs burrow themselves in soil preferably lush lawns, lay their eggs then either fly off or die. As those eggs mature into larvae, they feed on grass roots (especially turf). Maturity to June bugs once again is in approx. 4 weeks. The devastation they cause in a lawn is discouraging but bare in mind there are products to rid these pesky critters and keep an open eye for those June bugs in June and take steps into ridding them as well as it is a vicious circle and in no time at all.

Happy Gardening to all!

Nematodes are a phylum of worms that can infect plant roots and cause disease. These parasitic roundworms can disrupt the plant's ability to absorb nutrients and water, leading to stunted growth, wilting, and ultimately plant death if left untreated. Management strategies include crop rotation, using resistant plant varieties, and applying nematicides.

There are almost 254,000 of those things on Catalina Island!

Feather dusters are filter feeders that mainly consume plankton and organic particles from the water. They use their feathery appendages to trap and collect tiny food particles drifting in the water. It’s important to maintain good water quality in their environment to ensure they have enough food to eat.

seed is someone that has 100% of the file and is offering it to those that want to download it peer is someone that has a portion of the file and is offering what they have to others while still trying to download the rest leech is someone with an unknown amount of the file and not offering to share what they have (worst kind as they dont increase your download speeds)

The show you’re referring to is called “Worm in the Apple" or "The Busy World of Richard Scarry.” It featured a worm named Lowly Worm who wore a shoe on one foot, a roller skate on the other foot, and a hat. He drove an apple car in the shape of an apple core.

No, centipedes do not have wings. They are arthropods with multiple jointed legs for movement, but they do not have wings for flying. They primarily rely on their legs to navigate their environment.

The worm you are describing is likely a type of aquatic worm called a polychaete. These worms have cilia that help them move and gather food particles as scavengers at the bottom of bodies of water. They play an important role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and breaking down organic matter.

Myriapods reproduce sexually, with males depositing sperm packets called spermatophores near the females. The female then picks up the sperm packet using specialized structures before fertilizing her eggs internally. After fertilization, the female will lay her eggs in a safe environment where they will develop and hatch into young myriapods.

Earthworms eat a variety of organic matter such as decaying leaves, plant material, and other decomposing organic materials found in soil. On average, earthworms can consume up to half their body weight in food per day.

An earthworm's life cycle is very long.