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Do worms need oxygen to survive?

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Do worms need oxygen? Yes, worms require air to live. Their moist skin receives oxygen via diffusion. 9 сент. 2014 г.


Can worms live without oxygen?

Worms need proper ventilation because, without it, they would die. They do not have lungs like humans do, but they breathe oxygen and diffuse carbon dioxide out through their skin.

How long can worms survive without oxygen?

Answer. Earth worms can survive about 1 to 2 hours with out oxygen, but humans can only survive 3 minutes without it!

Can worms live without air?

The worm bin is a small environment and as such, its lid protects it from rain. The worm bin needs to be maintained properly to keep the worms productive. Deprive them of oxygen and the worms will suffocate.

What do worms require to survive?

Worms need moisture, air, food, darkness, and warm (but not hot) temperatures. Bedding, made of newspaper strips or leaves, will hold moisture and contain air spaces essential to worms. You should use red worms or red wigglers in the worm bin, which can be ordered from a worm farm and mailed to your school.

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