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Q: what is worms?? A: There are about 9,000 species of Annelids known today, including worms and leeches. They can be found almost anywhere in the world. Annelids have existed on Earth for over 120 million years. There are many types of worms. Commonly known worms include earthworms, roundworms and flatworms. Most worms are small, measuring fractions of an inch to several inches long. Other worms, such as the ribbon worm, can grow up to 100 feet in length. Some worms are considered parasites, in that they live inside the human body.

summary:  //How to Eat Fried Worms// is about a 10-year old boy named Billy and the group of friends that challenged him to eat 15 worms in 15 days. The bet, worth $50, will win Billy enough money to buy a shiny new minibike. Billy’s friends aren’t heartless, so don’t worry! Billy’s buds decide to cook up the worms in a variety of appealing ways to lessen the ‘yuck’ factor for Billy. The kids fry the worms in butter and cornmeal, cover them in mustard and ketchup, and they even create a real live ice cream worm cake to appeal to Billy’s sweet tooth. The following is an excerpt from “How to Eat Fried Worms.”