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A bit of information about Black Worm
Classification:
Phylum name: Annelida
Class name: Oligochaeta
Genus and species: Lumbriculus
Habitat and Ecology:
These worms live in muddy sediments along the edges of marshes and ponds. The main habitat is in United States.
Body and support:
The body consists of 150-250 body segments. They have no skeleton, and maintain their shape by the fluid inside.
Feeding and Digestion:
Worms eat dead and decaying vegetation as well as small organisms, such as algae, bacteria, and protozoa. They have a complete digestive tract with a mouth and anus.