But a team of Swedish researchers has uncovered evidence that worms do indeed feel pain, and that worms have developed a chemical system similar to that of human beings to protect themselves from it. The Swedish scientists, J. 11 сент. 1979 г.
Do worms get hurt when you cut them in half?
The short answer is no. Unlike some other types of 'worm' such as flatworms and nematodes (which are very distantly related to earthworms) if you cut an earthworm in half the parts will not become two worms.
Can a worm cut in half survive?
If an earthworm is split in two, it will not become two new worms. The head of the worm may survive and regenerate its tail if the animal is cut behind the clitellum, according to The Washington Post.
Do worms have nerves?
Thinking and feeling: Worms have a brain that connects with nerves from their skin and muscles. Their nerves can detect light, vibrations, and even some tastes, and the muscles of their bodies make movements in response. Breathing: Worms breathe air in and carbon dioxide out, just like us, but they don't have lungs.
Do worms have emotions?
But animals with simple nervous systems, like lobsters, snails and worms, do not have the ability to process emotional information and therefore do not experience suffering, say most researchers.
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