Species of Worms Trivia Quiz

Answer: Annelida

Earthworms are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are widely used as bait in fishing. Other annelids are ragworms and leeches.

Answer: Southern Hemisphere

The Southern Hemisphere's tropical climate creates excellent conditions for breeding. Velvet worms are known to "shoot slime" at their prey in order to capture it.

Answer: Marine

Ribbon worms are usually found in marine environments due to advantages in feeding and camouflage. When extremely hungry, ribbon worms have been known to eat themselves!

Answer: Streams and puddles

Horsehair worms live in damp environments like streams and puddles. They are called 'horsehair' because they closely resemble the hair of horses. Horsehair worms are very similar to tapeworms and are parasitic.

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

The Hermodice carunculata (bearded fireworm) is found in the Mediterranean Sea. They are called fireworms because contact with their bristles may cause a burning sensation. The bearded fireworms live in reefs, usually under seaweed or muddy areas, at depths up to 60-150 metres below the surface.
WARNING: Fireworms are highly toxic.

Answer: Nematoda

Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda. There are over 15,000 parasitic species. Roundworms are found in freshwater and can be found as far south as Antarctica.

Answer: Spoon worms

Echiura are commonly known as spoon worms. Their often colorful bodies have no segments, and their common name derives from their spoon-shaped frontal structure.

Answer: Tapeworms

When tapeworms are ingested, they are known to starve their hosts by feeding on the food the host digests. This may occur in both humans and animals if infected meat is eaten.

Answer: Australia

The giant Gippsland earthworms lives up to its name as it can reach lengths of as much as a metre (over three feet) in length. They can also expand and contract their bodies to make themselves appear even bigger. Their names comes from the region of Gippsland in the state of Victoria, which is this worm's remaining stronghold.

Answer: Yes

Earthworms are of great benefit to the environment. The benefits are classified into three sub-categories: "biological, chemical and physical", and are often situated with soil activity. They improve both the physical structure and the fertility of the soil. Weed growth can be suppressed by a large earthworm population.