Worms belong to diverse taxonomic groups. Major types include:
- Flatworms (Platyhelminthes): Planarians, tapeworms, and flukes.
- Roundworms (Nematodes): Ascaris, pinworms, and hookworms.
- Annelids (Segmented Worms): Earthworms, leeches, and tubeworms.
- Ribbon Worms (Nemerteans): Marine worms, some predatory.
- Peanut Worms (Sipunculids): Burrowing marine worms.
- Priapulids (Priapulida): Marine worms with a spiny proboscis.
Understanding worm diversity highlights their ecological roles in various environments.