Both worms and insects are classified under the Kingdom Animalia. The animal kingdom is split into two groups: vertebrate, animals with a backbone, and invertebrate, animals without a backbone. Both worms and insects are invertebrates.
Is earthworm an insect?
An earthworm is a terrestrial invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Annelida. They exhibit a tube-within-a-tube body plan; they are externally segmented with corresponding internal segmentation; and they usually have setae on all segments. They occur worldwide where soil, water, and temperature allow.
Are earthworms mammals?
They are not mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or insects, so what are they? Earthworms have no eyes but can sense light. Animals can be divided into two categories: vertebrates (animals with backbones) and invertebrates (animals without backbones).
What family do earthworms belong to?
Family: Lumbricidae The common earthworm belongs to Lumbricidae which is one of the largest earthworm family. About 33 species of earthworms are identified under this family.
Is earthworm a reptile or mammal?
Answer. it is not a reptile it is an invertebrate.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
Do dogs always have roundworms?What worms are called nematodes?
