Visit each Web site listed to research answers to the questions listed below them.

1. The earthworm is one of natures recyclers, list examples of three others.

2. What is organic matter?

3. What do decomposers do?

4. What would happen to the surface of the Earth without decomposers like earthworms?

Site 2 - Interview with Eddie the Worm

5. How long have worms been around on Earth?

6. What is a worm's poop called and what does it contain?

7. How big is the worm from Ecuador?

Site 3 - Worm Basic Anatomy

Explain what happens to a piece of newspaper or lettuce as it passes through the parts of the body listed below:

• Pharynx
• Esophagus
• Crop
• Gizzard
• Intestine
• Bloodstream
• Anus

Site 4 - If you have time visit the Virtual Worm and take a tour through its digestive system!