Wiggly Worms

Wiggly Worms

Small Animals, Big Changes Do you know about earthworms? These small animals change the soil in big ways.

Earthworm Bodies The body of an earthworm is made up of many parts. Each part is shaped like a ring. Each part can bend and stretch. Earthworms move by stretching and pulling their bodies.

Slimy Worms! Earthworms are slimy. The slime helps keep earthworms cool and wet. It also helps earthworms slide through soil. After worms mate, a ball of slime forms. The slime dries into a cocoon. Baby worms come out of the cocoon.

Earthworm Behavior Earthworms build long tunnels underground. The tunnels keep worms away from heat and sunlight. They also help earthworms hide from hungry animals.

Earthworms come out at night to look for food. Some people call them night crawlers. Earthworms eat dead leaves and plants.