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  • Understanding Worm Classification: A Guide to Phyla and Types
    "Worms" is a very broad term and doesn't refer to a single, specific group. There are many different types of worms, and they belong to various phyla, meaning they're quite diverse in their evolutionary history.

    Here are some examples:

    * Annelids: Earthworms, leeches, and marine worms like polychaetes belong to this phylum. They have segmented bodies.

    * Nematodes: Roundworms are in this phylum. They are unsegmented and have a cylindrical body.

    * Platyhelminthes: Flatworms, like tapeworms and flukes, belong here. They are flat and unsegmented.

    * Nemerteans: Also called ribbon worms, these are unsegmented and often predatory.

    So, to answer your question more specifically, you need to clarify what kind of worm you're interested in!

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