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The dirt underground, they do this so they can breathe. Have you ever noticed that worms come outside when it is raining, that is because they need to get moist. If they don't go back into the ground quick enough though they are fried. That is why there are almost no worms in the desert or artics, that is because there is little moisture in the ground in a desert, and they would freeze in the artic's.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe earthworm has slimy skin so it can sworm about in the soil. And it is also to keep the worm moist so it will not shrivle up and die.
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What does a stingray fell like?
a stingray feels slippery and a bit slimy it also has very soft skin
The lip of the earthworm covers what?
skin
Why does a whale have smooth thick skin but an octopus has slimy slippery skin?
because I'm Catwoman
What animals have shiny smooth skin?
Snakes, Lizards, crocodiles, and turtles have dry, scaly skin. These cold blooded creatures belong to a family of animals claled reptiles. There are about 6,000 types of reptile.
Does a snake have slime?
No. Snakes are covered in hard dry scales. They are dry, smooth, cold, and sort of soft in a muscular kind of way. My one friend described my snake wrapped around her hand as "A thin little handshake". It's hard to describe. Try feeling one. Their slithering movement is excellent for working on the neck.
Why does an earthworm have slimy skin?
Worms are usually slimy, just disgusting creatures.
What are twenty words to describe an earthworm?
Slippery and slimy
Is it harmful to eat an earthworm?
No its just a gross slimy worm
What does a stingray fell like?
a stingray feels slippery and a bit slimy it also has very soft skin
What type of outer covering do sharks have?
Slimy but then again,it can have a soft&&rubbery covering!If not then,their skin would be kind of hard!
Does snakes have a slimy skin?
Thata is common misconception. Snakes skin is actually dry and scaly. Their skin in not slimy
What type of animal has slimy and leathery skin?
Fish have slimy, leathery skin. An example of a fish with slimy, leathery skin would be the a sea cucumber.
How does a earthworm breathe?
through it's skin
What makes the skin of frog slimy?
Mucus, although many frogs do not have a slimy skin.
What kind of body covering do worms have?
Depends on worms, search on Wikipedia... Earthworm: Slimy Annelid: Cuticle more....
Why do alkalis make your skin slimy?
it is week and when u too much on you make it skin slimy
Why do alkalis make your skin feel slimy?
it is week and when u too much on you make it skin slimy
