How do earthworms breathe?

Seeing: Earthworms have no eyes, but they do have light receptors and can tell when they are in the dark, or in the light. Why is being able ... Breathing: Worms breathe air in and carbon dioxide out, just like us, but they don't have lungs. ... Air dissolves on the mucus of their skin, so they MUST stay moist to breathe. read more

Earthworms breathe air through their skin, which diffuses oxygen from the surrounding environment. Moisture is vital for the earthworm, as it allows oxygen to be retained while carbon dioxide is expelled. read more

Hearing: Earthworms have no ears, but their bodies can sense the vibrations of animals moving nearby. read more

Worms do not have lungs but I breathe through my skin. I take in oxygen through my skin and it goes right into my bloodstream. My skin must stay wet in order for the oxygen to pass through it, but if I am in too much water I will drown. read more