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Worms
These are thin, long and soft bodied invertebrates.
Some live in soil or water while others are parasites living in-
side other animals
They breathe through their moist skins
They lay eggs .
Groups /types of worms
They are divided into three groups namely;
1. Segmented worms (annelids)
2. Round worms (nematodes)
3. Flat worms (platy helminthes)
Segmented Worms
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These are worms whose bodies are di-
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vided into rings or segments.
They mostly live in soil and water.
Examples;
1. Leeches
2. Bristle worms
3. Earth worms
