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From an early age, we learn about all kinds of creatures that live in and on the ground, often referring to them as ‘creepy crawlers’. That could be one of the reasons why many of us come to believe that most insects and other little creatures are more of a nuisance to our gardens and crops than they are essential. Yes, earthworms are fantastic for your garden. They help to aerate and add nutrients to...

Worms can actually feel all kinds of things, but whether worms feel pain is actually up for debate in the scientific literature (with more studies leaning towards the conclusion that yes, worms do feel pain). For example, it is known that worms react to various types of stimulation. These include sensitivity to light, extreme temperatures and moisture. Via their nervous system, a worm’s brain controls the active response of their body. This may be burrowing...

As nature lovers, we’ve all seen holes in leaves, petals, fruits and vegetables that look like little bubbles have popped, either leaving holes or missing chunks from our vegetation. In some cases, we simply assume that the worms have gotten to them.  However, interestingly enough, it will not be your friend the earthworm who has left those holes in your growing vegetation. In fact, worms do not have the capacity to leave such precise teeth...

It’s a great question – but there’s no simple answer. Some types of worms appear to have structures that resemble antennae and of the estimated  8,000 species of worms on earth, so far only 3,500 have been studied to the degree where they can be classified. It is therefore likely that some other species will be found to have antenna or structures closely resembling them. A recent discovery in Texas, for example, helped solve the question...

As a living being, a worm is a composite of various moving parts. While worms may seem very simple on the surface, there is actually a lot more doing on in your worm’s body than you might imagine. They not only have multiple body segments, but also have blood vessels, a circulatory system, and a variety of different cells and functions beneath the skin. It is easy to assume that worms live with very few...

Given that there are more than thousands of different species and more than a handful of different phyla that are categorized under the umbrella term of “worms”, you may wonder if worms have a face and what it resembles. Given their dimensions, it would be reasonable to assume that it does not look like a human face. However, that does not necessarily mean they don’t have a face if we consider what makes a face...

The classification “Birds of Prey” includes owls. That implies they’ll have to pursue other animals for their survival because owls come in various kinds that live in multiple areas of the planet. As a result, owls’ nutrition is heavily influenced by their environment and circumstances. So, do owls eat worms? Yes owls eat worms for their survival in the wild. But the list of their prey isn’t limited to just small earthworms; they need to...

Mice are omnivores when it comes to their diet. These creatures end up eating anything nutritious (and sometimes not!) that comes to their path. If you’re wondering, yes, mice do eat Worms. Worms are great sources of nourishment for mice. Worms and insects are high in protein, which is especially important for mice and rats, unless they over-consume them frequently. Take no worms or insects. Because there are so many others, you must only serve...

Most anglers are familiar with the carp because of their battles and the various tactics used to catch them! But do worms make good carp baits and do carp eat worms? Yes, worms are among the best carp baits. Catching carp with worms is a good idea as many anglers will attest to. Carp love and are attracted to the worms movement, smell and shimmering color in the water. They are also high in protein...

Praying mantis have a wide range of food preferences when it comes to dinner. They’ll consume just about everything, including other mantids. Yes, praying mantis do eat worms. A Mantis will eat: Bees Lizards frogs mice arthropods insects butterfly larvae earthworms and other worm species even hummingbirds! are among the insects and animals that the mantis may consume, depending on their size. The size of the things a praying mantis feeds on will usually increase...