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The World of Animals: The Worm Phyla

There are seven different worm phyla, ranging in complexity from flatworms to segmented worms. Worms possess simple nervous systems.


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Animals without Backbones: Worms (5:45)

The characteristics of worms are discussed in this video from HowStuffWorks.

The Basics of Biology: The Phylum of Worms (2:21)

Flatworms are the simplest worms, and they can be parasites or free-living in fresh or saltwater. Their digestive system is branched so it can just soak in food. Ribbon worms have a circulatory system and can grow quite long, up to 8 feet.

The World of Animals: The Worm Phyla (1:31)

There are seven different worm phyla, ranging in complexity from flatworms to segmented worms. Worms possess simple nervous systems.

World of the Estuary: Worms (1:20)

Worms of different phyla live in tidal flats, including the mostly segmented annelids.