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An illustration of a fallweb worm pupa. Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a moth in the family Arctiidae known principally for its larval stage, where it creates the characteristic webbed nests on the tree limbs of a wide variety of hardwoods in the late summer and fall. It is mainly an aesthetic pest and is not believed to harm otherwise healthy trees. It is well-known to commercial tree services and arboriculturists

Fallweb Worm Pupa

An illustration of a fallweb worm pupa. Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a moth in the family Arctiidae…

An illustration of a fallweb worm moth. Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a moth in the family Arctiidae known principally for its larval stage, where it creates the characteristic webbed nests on the tree limbs of a wide variety of hardwoods in the late summer and fall. It is mainly an aesthetic pest and is not believed to harm otherwise healthy trees. It is well-known to commercial tree services and arboriculturists

Fallweb Worm Moth

An illustration of a fallweb worm moth. Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a moth in the family Arctiidae…

The Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugipeda) is part of the order of Lepidoptera and are the caterpillar life stage of a moth. They are native to tropical regions of the western hemisphere, from the United States to Argentina. They are regarded as pests and are known to wreak havoc with crops if left to multiply. Their name is derived from their feeding habits. The army worms are some of the most destructive pests to agricultural crop in the world. Once the food supply is exhausted the entire "army" of worms will move to the next available food source.

Army Worm

The Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugipeda) is part of the order of Lepidoptera and are the caterpillar…

The larva stage of the longhorn beetle (Saperda candida).

Longhorn Beetle Larva

The larva stage of the longhorn beetle (Saperda candida).

The caterpillar stage of the double-toothed prominent (Nerice bidentata) showing its serrated back.

Double-Toothed Prominent Caterpillar

The caterpillar stage of the double-toothed prominent (Nerice bidentata) showing its serrated back.

Anterior part of the circulatory system of an annelid. The arrows indicate the direction of the flow. H, heart-like enlargement of the commissural vessel.

Circulatory System of an Annelid

Anterior part of the circulatory system of an annelid. The arrows indicate the direction of the flow.…

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of a flatworm. A, part of the excretory apparatus of a tapeworm; R, edge of body; c, collecting tubules. B, terminal cells with flame of cilia. C, diagram of terminal cell, excretory capillary, and canal.

Protonephridium

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of a flatworm. A, part of the excretory apparatus…

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of an annelid. Labels: Wtr, ciliated funnels; Ds, dissepiments.

Protonephridium of an Annelid

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of an annelid. Labels: Wtr, ciliated funnels; Ds,…

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of a shark. Labels: Wtr, ciliated funnels; Ug, segmental duct.

Protonephridium of a Shark

Structure of the protonephridium (excretory organ) of a shark. Labels: Wtr, ciliated funnels; Ug, segmental…

Nervous system of a flatworm. Labels: G, cerebral ganglia and eyes; St, the two lateral nerve trunks; D, intestine with mouth.

Nervous System of the Flatworm

Nervous system of a flatworm. Labels: G, cerebral ganglia and eyes; St, the two lateral nerve trunks;…

"Hydraulic Scroll. a, case, inclosing center-discharge turbine water-wheel; b, openings for inflow of water; c, c', gates for admitting water to central wheel-space d (the wheel is not shown); e, e', gate-shafts; f, shaft by which the two gates are operated simultaneously and equally from worm-gearing at the top of the gate-shafts." -Whitney, 1911

Hydraulic Scroll

"Hydraulic Scroll. a, case, inclosing center-discharge turbine water-wheel; b, openings for inflow of…

The four-toed worm lizard (Chirotes canaliculatus) is a reptile of the Amphisbaenidae family of usually legless lizards.

Four-Toed Worm Lizard

The four-toed worm lizard (Chirotes canaliculatus) is a reptile of the Amphisbaenidae family of usually…

The Common Glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) is a species of beetle in the Lampyridae family of fireflies.

Common Glowworm

The Common Glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) is a species of beetle in the Lampyridae family of fireflies.

"Demoscolecida, a group of minute marine worm-like creatures. The body tapers towards each end and is marked by a number f well define ridges." -Britannica, 1910

Demoscolecida

"Demoscolecida, a group of minute marine worm-like creatures. The body tapers towards each end and is…

"A semicylindrical piece of wood, fitted with a handle...used for convenience in serving ropes...to prevent chafing. a, serving-mallet; b, 'wormed' rope 'parceled' with canvas; c, serving-yarn." -Whitney, 1911

Serving Mallet

"A semicylindrical piece of wood, fitted with a handle...used for convenience in serving ropes...to…

The Shipworm (Teredo navalis) is a saltwater clam that is known for boring into wooden structures such as ships, piers, and docks.

Shipworm

The Shipworm (Teredo navalis) is a saltwater clam that is known for boring into wooden structures such…

Illustration of a male green spoonworm. A, Bonellia viridis; B, mouth; C, ventral hooks; and d, anus. The Green Spoonworm (Bonellia viridis) is a marine worm (phylum Echiura) noted for displaying exceptional sexual dimorphism and for the biocidal properties of a pigment in its skin

Bonellia Viridis (Male)

Illustration of a male green spoonworm. A, Bonellia viridis; B, mouth; C, ventral hooks; and d, anus.…

Illustration of a female green spoonworm. A, Proboscis cut short; B, bristle passing though the mouth into the pharynx; C, coiled intestine; D, anal tufts or vesicles; E, ventral nerve cord; F, ovary borne on ventral vessel running parallel with e; G, position of anus; H,, position of external opening of; I, nephridium --- the line points towards, but does not reach, the internal opening.

Bonellia Viridis (Female)

Illustration of a female green spoonworm. A, Proboscis cut short; B, bristle passing though the mouth…

Illustration of a male green spoonworm. A, Generative pore with spermatozoa; B, Anterior blind end of intestine attached to the parenchymatous tissue by muscular strands; C, Green wandering cells containing chlorophyll; D, Parenchymatous connective tissue; Epidermis, I, Intestine; J, Vas deferens; L, Internal opening of vas deferens; M, The left anal vesicle; and M, Spermatozoa in the body-cavity.

Bonellia Viridis (Male)

Illustration of a male green spoonworm. A, Generative pore with spermatozoa; B, Anterior blind end of…

The shell of a Slit Worm Snail (Siliquaria anguina). The species is a gastropod mollusc that has an eloongated shell with a narrow slit down its length.

Slit Worm Snail

The shell of a Slit Worm Snail (Siliquaria anguina). The species is a gastropod mollusc that has an…

The Raspberry Spanworm (Synchlora aerata) is the larva of a species of Geometer moth.

Raspberry Spanworm

The Raspberry Spanworm (Synchlora aerata) is the larva of a species of Geometer moth.

An illustration of a paddle worm conveyor.

Paddle Worm Conveyor

An illustration of a paddle worm conveyor.

An illustration of a continuous worm conveyor.

Continuous Worm Conveyor

An illustration of a continuous worm conveyor.

The larva of the Grapevine Root Borer (Memthyrus polistiformis).

Grapevine Root Borer (Larva)

The larva of the Grapevine Root Borer (Memthyrus polistiformis).

A series of Stylommatophorous Pulmonata, showing transitional forms between snail and slug.

Snail and Slug

A series of Stylommatophorous Pulmonata, showing transitional forms between snail and slug.

Chaetognatha is a phylum of predatory marine worms that are a major component of plankton worldwide. About 20% of the known species are benthic and can attach to algae or rocks. They are found in all marine waters from surface tropical waters and shallow tide pools to the deep sea and polar regions. Most chaetognaths are transparent and are torpedo shaped. Some deep-sea species are orange. They range in size from 2 mm to 12 cm. The common term for the phylum is Arrow Worms. There are more than 120 modern species assigned to over 20 genera. Despite the limited diversity of species, the number of individuals is staggering.

Chaetognatha

Chaetognatha is a phylum of predatory marine worms that are a major component of plankton worldwide.…

A diagram of of the nephridium of Nereis. Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms in the family Nereidae. It comprises many species, most of which are marine, including the sandworm (Nereis virens) and the common clam worm (Nereis succinea). Nereis possess setae and parapodia for locomotion. They may have two types of setae, which are found on the parapodia. Acicular setae provide support. Locomotor chaetae are for crawling, and are the bristles that are visible on the exterior of the polchaeta.

Nereis

A diagram of of the nephridium of Nereis. Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms in the family Nereidae.…

An illlustration of a dasychone infracta, a type of annelid. The annelids, collectively called Annelida (from Latin anellus "little ring"), are a large phylum of animals comprising the segmented worms, with about 15,000 modern species including the well-known earthworms and leeches.

Dasychone Infracta

An illlustration of a dasychone infracta, a type of annelid. The annelids, collectively called Annelida…

An illustration of the marine worm larva, Lopadorhymchus.

Lopadorhymchus

An illustration of the marine worm larva, Lopadorhymchus.

"Diagrams of various earthworms to illustrate external characters. A, B, C, anterior segments from the ventral surface; D, hinder end of the body of Urochaeta." (Britannica, 1910)

Earthworm

"Diagrams of various earthworms to illustrate external characters. A, B, C, anterior segments from the…

An illustration of the various types of earthworm setae. Seta (plural: setae) is a biological term derived from the Latin word for "bristle". It refers to a number of different bristle- or hair-like structures on living organisms. "A, penial seta of Perichaeta ceylonica; b, extremity of penial seta of Acanthodrilus; c, Seta of Urochaeta; d, Seta of Lumbricus; e, Seta of Criodrilus; f, g, Setae of Bohemilla comata; h, i, j, Setae of Psammoryctes barbatus." (Britannica, 1910)

Setae of Earthworm

An illustration of the various types of earthworm setae. Seta (plural: setae) is a biological term derived…

An illustration of a sectional view of a Acanthobdella, a member of the annelid family. "c, Coelom; c.ch, Coelomic epithelium (yellow cells); cg, glandular cells; cl, Muscle cells of lateral line; cp, Pigment cells; ep, Ectoderm; g, Nerve cord; m, Intestine; mc, Circular muscle; ml, Longitudinal muscle; vd, Dorsal vessel; ww, Ventral vessel." (Britannic, 1910)

Sectional View of Acanthobdella

An illustration of a sectional view of a Acanthobdella, a member of the annelid family. "c, Coelom;…

Echinobothrium typus is a species of tapeworm distinguished by two fossettes with hooks on its head.

Tapeworm

Echinobothrium typus is a species of tapeworm distinguished by two fossettes with hooks on its head.

Echinoderes dujardini is a worm-like creature in the Kinorhyncha phylum of mud dragons.

Kinorhynch

Echinoderes dujardini is a worm-like creature in the Kinorhyncha phylum of mud dragons.

Echiurus gaertneri is a species of spoon worm considered annelids, though they are not segmented.

Spoon Worm

Echiurus gaertneri is a species of spoon worm considered annelids, though they are not segmented.

"Elytrum of Polymoë, a polychaetous annelid, bearing fimbriae, viewed from above." -Whitney, 1911

Polymoë

"Elytrum of Polymoë, a polychaetous annelid, bearing fimbriae, viewed from above." -Whitney, 1911

"Strawberry False-worm (Emphytus maculatus). 1, 2 pupa, ventral and lateral views (line shows natural size); 3, fly, enlarged (wings on one side detached); 4, larva; 5, fly with wings closed; 6, larva curled up; 7, coccoon; 8, antenna; 9, egg. (4, 5, 6, and 7 natural size; 8 and 9 enlarged.)" -Whitney, 1911

Strawberry Sawfly

"Strawberry False-worm (Emphytus maculatus). 1, 2 pupa, ventral and lateral views (line shows natural…

"Esophageal Ring. Anterior end of nervous system of Polynoë, a polychaetous annelid, showing, a, cerebral ganglia, connected by the esophageal ring, b, with the ventral series of ganglia, c." -Whitney, 1911

Scale Worm Nervous System

"Esophageal Ring. Anterior end of nervous system of Polynoë, a polychaetous annelid, showing, a,…

The larva Milkweed Tiger Moth (Euchaetes egle) is also known as the Milkweed Tussock caterpillar.

Milkweed Tiger Moth Larva

The larva Milkweed Tiger Moth (Euchaetes egle) is also known as the Milkweed Tussock caterpillar.

Euchone elegans is a species of marine worms in the family, Terebellidae, sometimes known as spaghetti worms.

Euchone

Euchone elegans is a species of marine worms in the family, Terebellidae, sometimes known as spaghetti…

"Figure 5 shows a form of the apparatus for separating a liquid from another of different boiling point, such as alcohol and water. The mixture is poured into retort B, and then heated to about 90 degrees C, which is above the boiling point of alcohol but below that of water. The vaporized alcohol escapes through A to the worm D. This is a simple helical coil of pipe surrounded by cold water, and serving to condense the vapor, which runs out as a liquid at the bottom. The cooling water is constantly changed by the supplying fresh cold water at the bottom and drawing off the heated water from the top." Louis Derr, 1911

A Still Showing the Separation of a Liquid from a Solid

"Figure 5 shows a form of the apparatus for separating a liquid from another of different boiling point,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. The free forms are usually small, barely reaching a length greater than five or seven cetimeters (2 to 3 inches). Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This is a fresh water flatworm.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. The free forms are usually small, barely reaching a length greater than five or seven cetimeters (2 to 3 inches). Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This is a marine flatworm.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. The free forms are usually small, barely reaching a length greater than five or seven cetimeters (2 to 3 inches). Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This is a fresh water flatworm. This is an anatomy of freshwater flatworm (Planaria), showing the excretory system, with flame-cell. The alimentary canal is stippled.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. The free forms are usually small, barely reaching a length greater than five or seven cetimeters (2 to 3 inches). Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This shows the nervous system of the flatworm.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. The free forms are usually small, barely reaching a length greater than five or seven cetimeters (2 to 3 inches). Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This is the flame-cell of the flatworm showing the flagellum (f), the nucleus (n), space among the organs of the body, (v) waste material.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds, or along the seacoast while a variety of other species are parasitic. Some of the parasitic species attain the great length of six to thirteen meters (20 to 40 feet). This parasitic flatworm diagram shows the (m) mouth, the (o) opening of the reproductive system, and (s) sucker and spines for attachment. The digestive system is stippled and the nervous system is black.

Flatworm

Flatworms are flattened, leaf-like forms living in damp places on land, in freshwater streams of ponds,…

The cestodes or tapeworms (Toenia solium), are parasitic flatworms. The body is usually of great length up to 50 feet, and terminates in a head. From the head the body extends backwards in a ribbon-like body. Shown here is a tapeworm with the head showing in the upper lefthand corner.

Tapeworm

The cestodes or tapeworms (Toenia solium), are parasitic flatworms. The body is usually of great length…

Threadworm (Nematodes) or Roundworm is composed of many different species. In all the body is slender as in the "vinegar eel". This small worm, a millimeter or two in length, lives on the various forms of mold that grow in fermenting fruit juices. A tough cuticle surrounds the body, perserving its shape and at the same time protecting the delicate organs against the action of the acids in which it lives. In the treadworm the eggs develop within the body and the young are born with the form of the parent.

Threadworm

Threadworm (Nematodes) or Roundworm is composed of many different species. In all the body is slender…

In the Trichina, a parasitic roundworm, the bodies of several animals, particularly the rat, are host for developing eggs. If the rat is eaten by a carnivorous animal, these excessively small young are liberated during the process of digestion and rapidly assume the adult condition in the alimentary canal, giving rise to young which pursue again the same course of development.

Roundworm

In the Trichina, a parasitic roundworm, the bodies of several animals, particularly the rat, are host…

The earthworms are also known as megadriles, in the families Tubificidae, Lumbriculidae, and Enchytraeidae, among others. The basic body plan is a tube, the digestive system, within a tube, the muscular slimy, moist outer body. The body is annular, formed of segments that are most specialized in the anterior and have a simple circulatory system. They have two main blood vessels that extend through the length of their body: a ventral blood vessel which leads the blood to the posterior end, and a dorsal blood vessel which leads to the anterior end. The dorsal vessel is contractile and pumps blood forward, where it is pumped into the ventral vessel by a series of "hearts" (aortic arches) which vary in number in the different taxa.

Earthworm

The earthworms are also known as megadriles, in the families Tubificidae, Lumbriculidae, and Enchytraeidae,…

The earthworms are also known as megadriles, in the families Tubificidae, Lumbriculidae, and Enchytraeidae. Earthworms have a pair of kidneys to every segment, each consisting of a coiled tube wrapped in a mass of small blood vessels, and at its inner end communicating with the body cavity by means of a funnel-shaped opening. Here is a diagram of an earthworm kidney., showing (b) blood vessel, (f) funnel opening into body cavity, (o) outer opening, (s)septum, (w) body wall

Earthworm Anatomy

The earthworms are also known as megadriles, in the families Tubificidae, Lumbriculidae, and Enchytraeidae.…

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along the sides of the body. These are Polychaetes or "many-bristle") worms, Nereis being one and a common form along the seashore. The body presents the same segmented apprerance as the earthworm. The head is provided with numerous sense organs, among which are four eyes and several tentacles or feelers. This figure the marine worm appearance at breeding season.

Marine Worm

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along…

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along the sides of the body. These are Polychaetes or "many-bristle") worms, Nereis being one and a common form along the seashore. The body presents the same segmented apprerance as the earthworm. The head is provided with numerous sense organs, among which are four eyes and several tentacles or feelers. A marine worm during normal seasons.

Marine Worm

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along…

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along the sides of the body. These are Polychaetes or "many-bristle") worms, Nereis being one and a common form along the seashore. The body presents the same segmented apprerance as the earthworm. The head is provided with numerous sense organs, among which are four eyes and several tentacles or feelers. A head of a marine worm is shown.

Marine Worm

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along…

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along the sides of the body. These are Polychaetes or "many-bristle") worms, Nereis being one and a common form along the seashore. The body presents the same segmented apprerance as the earthworm. The head is provided with numerous sense organs, among which are four eyes and several tentacles or feelers. The lateral appendage of a marine worm is shown.

Marine Worm

Marine worms, also known as Nereis, a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along…

Marine worms (Polynoe bevisetosa), a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along the sides of the body. These are common form along the seashore. The body presents the same segmented apprerance as the earthworm. The head is provided with numerous sense organs, among which are four eyes and several tentacles or feelers. Shown is a common marine worm with extended proboscis and overlapping plated covering the back.

Marine Worm

Marine worms (Polynoe bevisetosa), a worm with highly developed heads and many bristles arranged along…

Band or Nemetean worms have been discovered in damp soil or in fresh-water streams. These are commonly small and inconspicuous, pigmies when compared with their marine relatives. Many are often found on the seashore under rocks that have been exposed by the retreating tide.

Nemetean

Band or Nemetean worms have been discovered in damp soil or in fresh-water streams. These are commonly…

Band or Nemetean worms have been discovered in damp soil or in fresh-water streams. These are commonly small and inconspicuous, pigmies when compared with their marine relatives. Many are often found on the seashore under rocks that have been exposed by the retreating tide. Shown here is the head, earing numerous eyes and spine-tipped proboscis.

Nemetean

Band or Nemetean worms have been discovered in damp soil or in fresh-water streams. These are commonly…

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. A monarch butterfly is is a milkweed butterfly, perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. The body of the crawling worm-like larva is greenish yellow in color, with broad bands of shining black.

Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for…