In Summary. Worms do lay eggs, and their reproduction is a mix of interesting processes that showcase how nature finds a way to keep worm populations healthy. 12 мая 2021 г.
Do worms regrow?
A study led by the University of Washington and published in the December issue of the journal Developmental Dynamics has shown that acorn worms can regrow every major body part — including the head, nervous system and internal organs — from nothing after being sliced in half.
Do worms lay eggs or live birth?
Worms don't lay eggs, they produce cocoons which contain multiple fertilized eggs. Earthworms are hermaphroditic, having both male and female reproductive organs.
Do worms live if you cut them in half?
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. But the original tail of the worm will not be able to grow a new head (or the rest of its vital organs), and will instead die.
Can earthworms regrow?
The rules of regeneration Most earthworms can lose several segments from their head and grow them back. With the red wiggler, a worm often used in composting, the more head segments lost, the less likely they will be fully regenerated.
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