E arthworms (Lumbricina) are common terrestrial invertebrates of the order Annelida, known as ringed or segmented worms.They are decomposers and detritivores, and are important for the natural ...

Bristleworms are elongated segmented worms. Each segment contains a pair of bristles. Although bristleworms are not aggressive, they bite when handled, and the bristles can penetrate skin (sting ...

The earthworm, the worms you commonly see after it rains, belongs to the segmented worm family. Des Moines has seen a little more than 2 inches of rain in April, according to the National Weather ...

To make a large stockpile of name-bearing specimens accessible to researchers around the world, the Pettibone Legacy Project is digitizing 170 marine segmented worms Pettibone described during her ...

“Tomopterids are pelagic polycheate (segmented worm) with paddle-like parapodia that propel them through the water column. They are relatively common in the deep mesopelagic, or twighlight zone, and ...

The worm also regenerates stolons at a high rate, which may also give it the best chance at propagating its species. Hold onto your butts. Scientific Reports, 2023.

A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm – and showed off her “nerdy” side while naming it.

A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm – and showed off her “nerdy” side while naming it.