Did you know that there are more than 22,000 species of worms? Or that they can survive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Worms are fascinating creatures, and there is a lot to learn about them. This blog post will discuss 4 surprising facts about worms that you probably didn’t know.
Too Much Light Will Paralyze Worms
One interesting fact about worms is that they will become paralyzed if exposed to light for too long. This is because their bodies are not designed to handle the exposure to light. When a worm is exposed to light, it will start to produce a chemical called serotonin. This chemical will cause the worm’s muscles to contract and become paralyzed.
Worms Have No Lungs and Only Skin
Worms breathe through their skin, so they need to stay moist. If they get too dry, they will suffocate. Worms don’t have lungs as we do, so they rely on diffusion to get oxygen from the air into their bloodstream. Diffusion is when molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. So, for oxygen to diffuse into a worm’s bloodstream, there must be a higher concentration of oxygen molecules outside of the worm than inside the worm.
Worms Can Regenerate Some Body Parts
Worms can regenerate their bodies. If a worm loses a body part, it can regrow that part of its body. This process is called regeneration. It can take weeks or even months for a …