2006-09-18 17:23:51 · 5 answers · asked by Marie H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
where did you find the worm? do you have a picture? check out this website to see if it helps you better identify it... http://www.nrri.umn.edu/worms/biology.html
2006-09-18 17:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The common earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, can grow up to a foot in length, though it is usually a little smaller, and it normally has a flattened posterior end, just as you described. Around here they are called "night crawlers", at least by fishermen.
2006-09-19 00:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by barbara m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a slow worm to me. They are can be that sort of size, and indeed look very much like worms, but aren't. Take a look at this picture
http://www.mull.zynet.co.uk/nature/slow-worm.jpg
2006-09-19 05:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by Bacteria Boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewww, was it all white? Sounds like a big old roundworm from a horse.
2006-09-19 00:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ew it sounds like a tape worm!
2006-09-19 00:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋