Question

What is the lifespan of worms?

Answer 1

Life span:

1. Life span is the period from birth to the natural death of an entity.
2. The life span of an organism is the theoretical figure indicating the number of years it lives.
3. It can be estimated by the average life span of the entity.
4. It varies between individuals and species based on their type, ranging from a few minutes to some days to several years.

Life span of worms:

1. Worms are the invertebrates that belong mostly to the phylum Platyhelminthes, Annelida.
2. Worm-like invertebrates have a lifespan that varies according to species.
3. For instance, earthworms such as the Red wiggler worms live between 4-5 years.
4. On the other hand, Riftia pachyptila, also known as the giant tube worm can live for 300 years in the depths of the oceans.