Whats a Worm?

Question

I have always wondered what the h**l a worm is but i never asked because i thought people would think im stupid but now im asking. is a worm like a insect or bug or anphibian?

Answer 1

they are none of the above they belong to their own phylum called annelida

Answer 2

Worms are not insects or amphibians, they are annelids. Some of them are parasites like roundworms and flatworms.

Answer 3

Worms are neither insects nor amphibians. They are a group of invertebrate living creatures. Characterized by being independent in their food. Most are parasites few are free living.

Answer 4

A worm is a common name given to a diverse group of invertebrate animals that have a long, soft body and no legs. There are about 4,400 species of worms, about half being earthworms. Animals which are commonly called worms include species of annelids, insects (their immature larva stage), and flatworms. Many marine and freshwater species, which are usually seen only by professional biologists, are recognized as "worms". Worms commonly are seen on the sidewalk after a rainstorm, and often die of drying out or being trampled on by humans.