Is a worm alive?
Worms are not the only living organisms in the worm bin. Worms do not have eyes, but they can sense light, especially at their front end. They move away from light, and will become paralyzed if exposed to light for too long (approximately one hour). If a worm’s skin dries out, it will die.
Are worms born or hatched?
Worms have both male and female organs, but they still need another worm in order to reproduce. They lay eggs which hatch after about three weeks.
How are new worms born?
Within the egg, a young earthworm develops until it is ready to hatch. The egg is encased in an egg casing called a cocoon. The number of eggs within one cocoon can vary between species, ranging between 1 and 20 from earthworm species in the family Lumbricidae (but most species have just 1).