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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Much Worm Is a Worm?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Worms are slimy, wiggly, and gross. But did you know that they have many unique abilities? One of the neatest things that worms can do is regenerate, or re-grow, parts of their body. After a piece of a worm is cut off, it can grow back...
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University of California

Ucmp: Annelids Life and History

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the life history and ecology of Annelids.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: The Phylum Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with a list of characteristics, this website from Earth-Life Web welcomes you to the amazing world of annelids. After discussing some of the 9,000 different worms included in this phylum, links to the classes polychaeta,...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Segmented Worms: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these self-checking quiz questions about the Phylum of segmented worms, Annelida.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Facts About Earthworms

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource on earthworms, offering the following sections: "Facts about Earthworms," "Migration and Annual Cycle," and "Lessons Activities and Information."
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Common Earthworm

For Students 9th - 10th
Before you go looking for an earthworm, learn more about it from this detailed fact sheet and from these close-up photos.
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Other

Marine Invertebrates of Hawaii Phylum Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures and short descriptions of several marine worms are available here.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts about segmented worms: their size, number of species, where they typically live, ecological roles, and human uses.