Species of Worms

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1. Of the following types of worms, which are the most common? Arrow worms Earthworms Flatworms Velvet worms

2. Which hemisphere is most suitable for velvet worms? Eastern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere

3. In which environment will you find ribbon worms? Desert Marine Woodland Mountains

4. In what damp environment do horsehair worms live? Streams and puddles Gardens Oceans Woodlands

5. Which sea is home to the Hermodice carunculata (bearded fireworm)? Mediterranean sea Bellingshausen Sea Beaufort Sea Ross Sea

6. To which phylum do roundworms belong? Pentastomida Nematoda Phoronida Pogonophora

7. What is the common name for the group of worms known as Echiura? Peanut worms Ribbon worms Spoon worms Velvet worms

8. In the class of “Cestoda”, what are parasitic flatworms called? Horsehair worms None of these Horseshoe worms Tapeworms

9. What is the IUCN conservation status' of the Giant Gippsland earthworm? Least concern Endangered Vulnerable Extinct

10. Do earthworms benefit the environment? Yes No