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a. What are the three main phyla of worms? b. What are the common characteristics of the bodies of all worms? c. How do worms get information about their environments?

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a)\textbf{a)} The three main phyla of worms are flatworms\text{\textcolor{#c34632}{flatworms}}, roundworms\text{\textcolor{#4257b2}{roundworms}}, segmented worms\text{\textcolor{#4257b2}{segmented worms}}.

b)\textbf{b)} All worms have some characteristics in common. All of them are invertebrates. They all have long, narrow bodies without legs. All worms also have tissues, organs, and organ systems. Worms have bilateral symmetry. They also have a distinct head and tail end.

c)\textbf{c)} Worms have a nerve tissue (brain) and some sense organs (sensitive to light, touch, and vibrations) located in the head end. These sense organs can get information about objects, mates, predators, and food in their environment.

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